2027 Race Heats Up As INEC Unveils Candidates’ Credentials For Public Review

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has announced that it will begin the public display of the personal particulars and credentials of candidates contesting the 2027 presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives elections on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by its Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Esther Emeh.

According to INEC, the exercise is being conducted in compliance with Section 29 of the Electoral Act 2022, which provides for the public display of candidates’ submitted documents.

The credentials and personal particulars will be available for inspection at the INEC Lagos State Office in Sabo-Yaba, as well as at the commission’s Local Government Area offices within the affected constituencies.

INEC explained that the documents, contained in Form EC9, include the educational credentials, personal particulars and sworn affidavits submitted by candidates nominated by political parties.

The commission encouraged registered political parties, candidates, stakeholders and members of the public to participate in the exercise by carefully examining the documents during the inspection period.

“Form EC9 contains the credentials, personal particulars and affidavits submitted by candidates sponsored by political parties. We urge registered political parties, nominated candidates, stakeholders and members of the public to inspect the documents during the display period,” the statement read.

INEC also reminded the public that anyone who believes a candidate submitted false information or forged documents has the right to challenge such claims through the courts in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act.

Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability, the electoral commission said the public display exercise forms part of its efforts to ensure a free, fair and credible electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.