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💥 BOOM 2027: “My Certificate Was Stolen by Unknown Persons” — Tinubu Tells INEC


Abuja — As early political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to quietly take shape, attention has once again shifted to a controversial affidavit previously submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The document, which forms part of his nomination records held by INEC, contains a sworn declaration stating that his academic certificates were stolen by “unknown persons” during the military era when he was in exile.
With political actors already positioning for 2027, the resurfacing of the affidavit has sparked renewed debate across legal, political and civic circles.
Renewed Political Conversations
Political observers say that as Nigeria gradually approaches another election cycle, past election-related disclosures are naturally returning to public conversation.
“The closer we get to 2027, the more political archives will resurface,” a political analyst in Abuja noted. “Documents submitted to INEC are public records, so they will always be revisited during intense political seasons.”
Supporters of the President argue that the affidavit was a legal explanation already addressed during the last election cycle and that it carries no new implication.
Critics, however, insist that transparency in electoral documentation remains a matter of public interest, particularly as political narratives evolve.
Legal Perspective
Legal experts point out that affidavits submitted to INEC are sworn statements and part of formal nomination requirements. Such documents are admissible records and often become focal points during election petitions and political scrutiny.
Some analysts say that while the issue was debated extensively in the past, its re-emergence highlights how election seasons in Nigeria tend to revive previously settled controversies.
2027 Permutations Begin
Although formal campaigns are still some distance away, subtle political maneuvering has begun across party structures nationwide. Analysts suggest that historical documents and prior electoral debates may shape campaign messaging in the coming months.
As of press time, there has been no new official statement from the Presidency regarding the renewed discussions.


Source:
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Nomination Affidavit Records
(Referenced in multiple Nigerian media reports and public court filings)

Cc dominique Sissy3 Mynd44 seun Nlfmod

This is not an issue at all having been trashed out at the Supreme Court of Nigeria level. Tinubu is going to have a landslide victory this time around with a projection of at least 30 states including at least two from the south east. Some easterners have backed down from their earlier opposition having seen the good work of PBAT government and given the fact PO, who is their Annointed messiah, may not even have a political platform to contest. Somebody does not even know where he is going 7 months to primary elections.

This madness and tears will continue till 2031 and beyond. If I were Igbos, I'll join APC now, work for the party, then hope for the best in 2031, Vice President to Ribadu presidency fit sure

Come 2027, Jagaban is ready for Peter Obi and his shenanigans whether the agulu shape-shifter appears as a roadside groundnut buyer, an airplane toilet cleaner or a food waiter at a party he gatecrashed into.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu till 2031.

Unknown gun men Una do this one 🫣

the resurfacing of the affidavit has sparked renewed debate across legal, political and civic circles.

There's nothing new here, it was the same affidavit he presented to INEC since 1999. That's why he presented replacement certificates. Hungry bloggers are only out fishing for clickbait.

Putindbutt:
There's nothing new here, it was the same affidavit he presented to INEC since 1999. That's why he presented replacement certificates. Hungry bloggers are only out fishing for clickbait.

You are confused even in looking

Bobo Chicago at it again 😂😂😂

Which Certificate? Lol

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Which Certificate? Lol

His NEPA bill certificate nah

LordviccoDaGuru:
You are confused even in looking

I'm not surprised you're a snake. Even Buhari you supported could not provide his certificates when he was arrested and military invaded his house.

Stale as always, Nothing new here!!

Section 117 of the Criminal Code Act says a person commits perjury if they: Lawfully take an oath (or affirmation), and knowingly give false testimony on a material matter, or make a statement they do not believe to be true

IGNigintLtd:
Cc dominique Sissy3 Mynd44 seun Nlfmod

FAKE NEWS:
You don't even know how to tell lies.
Below is Vanguard frontpage of today.
Compare and contrast
I dey sh@me for you.

A thief always has twenty-seven excuses to give

Putindbutt:
I'm not surprised you're a snake. Even Buhari you supported could not provide his certificates when he was arrested and military invaded his house.

Show me the proof where Buhari was arrested. Am waiting. Buhari has certificate from UK-Based University. Go and find out

LordviccoDaGuru:
Show me the proof where Buhari was arrested. Am waiting. Buhari has certificate from UK-Based University. Go and find out

Don't ever quote me again on this forum.


https://www.nairaland.com/2095432/ibbs-government-seized-buharis-certificates

Putindbutt:
Don't ever quote me again on this forum.


https://www.nairaland.com/2095432/ibbs-government-seized-buharis-certificates

fake news. It's Al generated

So this is what Obidents want to use to campaign against PBAT re-election. Same old tactics,while expecting a different result. You guys never learn.

Ngwanu let's see how that will make PBAT loose, since you guys don't want to make use of your senses

IGNigintLtd:
Cc dominique Sissy3 Mynd44 seun Nlfmod

Mods please label the post fake if found to be fake as it ruins the reputation of Nairaland and we Nairalanders!

I hope it isn't completely deleted though, because some comments do us much credit.

ChiefOloye:
This madness and tears will continue till 2031 and beyond. If I were Igbos, I'll join APC now, work for the party, then hope for the best in 2031, Vice President to Ribadu presidency fit sure

What does the people of NE benefit from Shettima as Tinubu VP?

Every Nigerian knows that when a certificate is missing, you can apply for a Certified true copy from the examination body. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Nigerian are sentimentally, religiously and ethnocentric over issues that are straightforward.

How can a man of Thiefnibu status, a drug baron, a nobody before government and a certified USA convict win as president in this country Nigeria.

May God help us

Willy2025:
This is not an issue at all having been trashed out at the Supreme Court of Nigeria level. Tinubu is going to have a landslide victory this time around with a projection of at least 30 states including at least two from the south east. Some easterners have backed down from their earlier opposition having seen the good work of PBAT government and given the fact PO, who is their Annointed messiah, may not even have a political platform to contest. Somebody does not even know where he is going 7 months to primary elections.

30 states?

How exactly will he get those 30 states? Not even Obasanjo had such during those periods election results were in their 20 millions.

Una just Dey panic.

[quote author=IGNigintLtd post=138528317]Cc dominique Sissy3 Mynd44 seun Nlfmod [/quotyahoo Yahoo President

Just get another certified true copy from your schools


You think you can lie your way to heaven?!!


Go to your schools and get them and issue a police report


Stolen by who exactly and for what purpose EXACTLY?!!

Ole! 🤣🤣🤣

Putindbutt:
Don't ever quote me again on this forum.


https://www.nairaland.com/2095432/ibbs-government-seized-buharis-certificates

Come to my office on Monday lemme give you employment

Nigerians only think of what they can get now, they don't think about the long term. You see ehn, these things people laugh about and think is a joke, you won't know the impact until you travel out. The kind of things our so-called leaders say and do destroys Nigeria's image more than anything else. When you travel abroad, you will be scrutinized like you stole their pants. You will search for jobs and even when they have checked that you are clean, they will look at how your country has people who are dodgy and lack character. You will have to start again and collect their own cerification so that they can trust you. Make una de play... No be everything be village people, the one wey city boys de do in front of you eh 👀

SixSeven:
Nigerians only think of what they can get now, they don't think about the long term. You see ehn, these things people laugh about and think is a joke, you won't know the impact until you travel out. The kind of things our so-called leaders say and do destroys Nigeria's image more than anything else. When you travel abroad, you will be scrutinized like you stole their pants. You will search for jobs and even when they have checked that you are clean, they will look at how your country has people who are dodgy and lack character. You will have to start again and collect their own cerification so that they can trust you. Make una de play...

Na so nah so people don't know this they laugh over it

You spoke well

SixSeven:
Nigerians only think of what they can get now, they don't think about the long term. You see ehn, these things people laugh about and think is a joke, you won't know the impact until you travel out. The kind of things our so-called leaders say and do destroys Nigeria's image more than anything else. When you travel abroad, you will be scrutinized like you stole their pants. You will search for jobs and even when they have checked that you are clean, they will look at how your country has people who are dodgy and lack character. You will have to start again and collect their own cerification so that they can trust you. Make una de play...

Just like Buhari who said his own WAEC certificate was seized by Nigerian Military


And I tell you that INEC will accept this baseless excuse and his people will defend him with pride.


Nigeria is just a circus