Rufai Oseni Queries Presidential Candidates Over Missing Primary School Details
Rufai Oseni, Arise Television Morning Show anchor, questioned presidential candidates who omit primary school details after INEC published nomination papers for the 2027 election. In a Facebook post on Sunday August 2, 2026, Oseni wrote, "People that can’t tell you their primary school want to be your president and Nigerians will vote them," criticizing those hiding basic education background. The published documents show APC candidate Bola Tinubu listed only his Bachelor of Science from Chicago State University, with primary and secondary school attendance marked as “0000." In contrast, NDC candidate Peter Obi and ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar included educational records starting from primary school. INEC stated the publication starts the statutory period for public scrutiny, allowing any citizen to challenge false information in a candidate’s affidavit through court under the Electoral Act.
This matters because transparency about education helps voters assess candidates’ credibility and eligibility. Omitting basic schooling may signal attempts to conceal qualifications or violate disclosure rules, affecting public trust. Voters can now examine the documents on INEC’s portal, verify claims, and file legal challenges if they find inaccuracies. Knowing each candidate’s full educational background enables informed decisions ahead of the 2027 presidential vote.