2027 presidential poll: Group petitions INEC over Tinubu’s eligibility, demands certificate probe

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA
A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election.
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The petition, dated June 19, was filed by a civil society group operating under the aegis of the Center for Reform and Public Advocacy, CFRPA, through a consortium of lawyers, led by Mr. Kalu Agu.
It specifically sought INEC’s clarification on the authenticity or otherwise of the Chicago State University’s certificate President Tinu...