- INEC published the credentials and personal details of ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Rotimi Amaechi
- Atiku’s INEC profile lists a Masters degree in International Relations but shows no record of an undergraduate qualification
- Nigerians have begun reacting online to the gap in the ADC presidential candidate’s listed academic credentials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday published the credentials and personal details of Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, alongside those of his running mate, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
The publication is part of INEC’s routine process of making candidate information available to the public ahead of a general election cycle.
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Atiku’s academic record draws scrutiny
However, the credential list has sparked debate among Nigerians after observers noticed that Atiku’s profile shows he holds a Masters degree in International Relations, but contains no record of a first degree or undergraduate qualification preceding it.
The absence of an undergraduate entry in the INEC submission has raised questions among members of the public about the completeness of the former Vice President’s listed academic background. Many Nigerians took to social media to flag the gap, with some calling for clarification from either Atiku’s campaign team or INEC on whether an undergraduate certificate was submitted as part of the candidate’s full documentation.
Source: Legit.ng