₦airaland Forum

callmenow:
You are out of touch. Without prejudice. The constitutional requirement quoted above has since been amended. The candidate must attach his minimum qualification, WAEC in the case of Buhari to his application. This is why his affidavits sufficed in the earlier elections. But since 2012, you must attach a copy of your certificates. What INEC should do is to obey the law, by cancelling his candidature instead of suggesting that they are not constitutionally allowed to disqualify Buhari, out of fear. Perhaps jega needs to be reminded about the oath he swore, when he accepted the job. Buhari is looking increasingly forlorn, and exasperated by all these. He is increasingly looking jaundiced.

Please quote the section of the constitution that says you must attach certificates.Let us assume you have to attach your certificates,but as at the time of the deadline of submitting the form,it was not available,what should happen?Remember,the affidavit read something like:
''....[b]as at the time [/b]of submitting the form.......''

Section 31 of the Electoral Act and 318 of the constitution are very clear(The law is not interested in any certificate,but just an assurance that you are educated),an affidavit is sufficient ,according to the law:

ELECTORAL ACT
31. -(1) Every political party shall not later than 60 days before the date appointed
for a general election under the provisions of this Act, submit to the
Commission in the prescribed forms the list of the candidates the Party
proposes to sponsor at the elections.
(2) The list or information submitted by each candidate shall be accompanied
by an Affidavit sworn to by the candidate at the High Court of a State,
indicating that he has fulfilled all the constitutional requirements for election
into that office.
(3) The Commission shall, within 7 days of the receipt of the personal
particulars of the candidate, publish same in the constituency where the
candidate intends to contest the election.
(4) Any person may apply to the Commission for a copy of nomination form,
affidavit and any other document submitted by a candidate at an election and
the Commission shall, upon payment of a prescribed fee, issue such person
with a certified copy of document within 14 days‖.
(5) Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe that any information
given by a candidate in the affidavit or any document submitted by that
candidate is false may file a suit at the High Court of a State or Federal High court…


CONSTITUTION SECTION 318

..."School Certificate or its equivalent" means

(a) a Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, or Grade II Teacher’s Certificate, the City and Guilds Certificate; or
(b) education up to Secondary School Certificate level; or
(c) Primary Six School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and -
(i) service in the public or private sector in the Federation in any capacity acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for a minimum of ten years, and
(ii) attendance at courses and training in such institutions as may be acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for periods totalling up to a minimum of one year, and
(iii) the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language to the satisfaction of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and
(d) any other qualification acceptable by the Independent National Electoral Commission

chukwudi44:
did waec tell you they no longer have records of exams conducted fifty yerars ago? if that is the case it makes it easier for buhari to forge any results and claim it was written in the 1960s.

WAEC actually has records for every exam it has ever conducted,and if buhari actually has an waec certficate,this issue would have long been resolved

You actually don't think Buhari attended the Military Training College in kaduna; the Mons Officer Cadet School in the United Kingdom; and the Army War College in the United States without WASSC do you?

Buhari, show me your certificate.

How did this man join the army, with what qualification and any evidence to show he joined army with original documents and not fake.

callmenow:
You are out of touch. Without prejudice. The constitutional requirement quoted above has since been amended. The candidate must attach his minimum qualification, WAEC in the case of Buhari to his application. This is why his affidavits sufficed in the earlier elections. But since 2012, you must attach a copy of your certificates. What INEC should do is to obey the law, by cancelling his candidature instead of suggesting that they are not constitutionally allowed to disqualify Buhari, out of fear. Perhaps jega needs to be reminded about the oath he swore, when he accepted the job. Buhari is looking increasingly forlorn, and exasperated by all these. He is increasingly looking jaundiced.

My exact position. Kudos to you.

It's still the conspiracy of the north against the collective progress of our nation. Why should Jega take such a stance if not that the candidate in question is a fellow northerner.

And for the South-West, which postures as Nigeria's most educated region not coming openly to call a spade a spade, we have a long way to go, dear fellow Nigerians!

discusant:
No, PDP was good enough to APC when in late December 2014, PDP said Goodluck Jonathan was to contest against a semi-illiterate in next election.
It was a coded message to APC regarding Buhari's certificate issue,

but APC could not decode the message. If APC got the message then, it could have substituted Buhari with another clean candidate before it became late shortly after.

which means it is too late to substitute candidate names? Pdp is really playing their cards well in this game .

otil1:
And for the South-West, which postures as Nigeria's most educated region not coming openly to call a spade a spade, we have a long way to go, dear fellow Nigerians!

this is one thing that irks me a lot. Who tells u the south west is behind buhari? Don't use apc to generalise the people of the south west. This assumption is totally wrong. U need to be on ground to see how apc has fallen in the south west. Don't mind the noise makers shouting on nairaland day and night .

otil1:
My exact position. Kudos to you.

It's still the conspiracy of the north against the collective progress of our nation. Why should Jega take such a stance if not that the candidate in question is a fellow northerner.

And for the South-West, which postures as Nigeria's most educated region not coming openly to call a spade a spade, we have a long way to go, dear fellow Nigerians!

Conspiracy of ignorance?

As far as well educated south westerners are concerned,the 1999 constitution has not been amended to require that a presidential candidate must be disqualified for not attaching his certificate to his form.

Please quote the section of the constitution that says you must attach certificates.Let us assume you have to attach your certificates,but as at the time of the deadline of submitting the form,it was not available,what should happen?Remember,the affidavit read something like:
''....as at the time of submitting the form.......''

Section 31 of the Electoral Act and 318 of the constitution are very clear(The law is not interested in any certificate,but just an assurance that you are educated),an affidavit is sufficient ,according to the law:

ELECTORAL ACT
31. -(1) Every political party shall not later than 60 days before the date appointed
for a general election under the provisions of this Act, submit to the
Commission in the prescribed forms the list of the candidates the Party
proposes to sponsor at the elections.
(2) The list or information submitted by each candidate shall be accompanied
by an Affidavit sworn to by the candidate at the High Court of a State,
indicating that he has fulfilled all the constitutional requirements for election
into that office.
(3) The Commission shall, within 7 days of the receipt of the personal
particulars of the candidate, publish same in the constituency where the
candidate intends to contest the election.
(4) Any person may apply to the Commission for a copy of nomination form,
affidavit and any other document submitted by a candidate at an election and
the Commission shall, upon payment of a prescribed fee, issue such person
with a certified copy of document within 14 days‖.
(5) Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe that any information
given by a candidate in the affidavit or any document submitted by that
candidate is false may file a suit at the High Court of a State or Federal High court…


CONSTITUTION SECTION 318

..."School Certificate or its equivalent" means

(a) a Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, or Grade II Teacher’s Certificate, the City and Guilds Certificate; or
(b) education up to Secondary School Certificate level; or
(c) Primary Six School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and -
(i) service in the public or private sector in the Federation in any capacity acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for a minimum of ten years, and
(ii) attendance at courses and training in such institutions as may be acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for periods totalling up to a minimum of one year, and
(iii) the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language to the satisfaction of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and
(d) any other qualification acceptable by the Independent National Electoral Commission

Doyin2:
Please quote the section of the constitution that says you must attach certificates.Let us assume you have to attach your certificates,but as at the time of the deadline of submitting the form,it was not available,what should happen?Remember,the affidavit read something like:
''....[b]as at the time [/b]of submitting the form.......''

Section 31 of the Electoral Act and 318 of the constitution are very clear(The law is not interested in any certificate,but just an assurance that you are educated),an affidavit is sufficient ,according to the law:

ELECTORAL ACT
31. -(1) Every political party shall not later than 60 days before the date appointed
for a general election under the provisions of this Act, submit to the
Commission in the prescribed forms the list of the candidates the Party
proposes to sponsor at the elections.
(2) The list or information submitted by each candidate shall be accompanied
by an Affidavit sworn to by the candidate at the High Court of a State,
indicating that he has fulfilled all the constitutional requirements for election
into that office.
(3) The Commission shall, within 7 days of the receipt of the personal
particulars of the candidate, publish same in the constituency where the
candidate intends to contest the election.
(4) Any person may apply to the Commission for a copy of nomination form,
affidavit and any other document submitted by a candidate at an election and
the Commission shall, upon payment of a prescribed fee, issue such person
with a certified copy of document within 14 days‖.
(5) Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe that any information
given by a candidate in the affidavit or any document submitted by that
candidate is false may file a suit at the High Court of a State or Federal High court…


CONSTITUTION SECTION 318

..."School Certificate or its equivalent" means

(a) a Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, or Grade II Teacher’s Certificate, the City and Guilds Certificate; or
(b) education up to Secondary School Certificate level; or
(c) Primary Six School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and -
(i) service in the public or private sector in the Federation in any capacity acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for a minimum of ten years, and
(ii) attendance at courses and training in such institutions as may be acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for periods totalling up to a minimum of one year, and
(iii) the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language to the satisfaction of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and
(d) any other qualification acceptable by the Independent National Electoral Commission

chukwudi44. Answer above. Let PDP do the bolded if they are still in doubt and give us a break.

Descartes:
Were you not among those asking for GEJ Thesis?Hypocrisy is one most deadly disease after EBOLA.

PDP is not smart.

[s]

thewarrior72:
Isn't it pathetic that your ignorant laden head did not grasp, that without his basic educational qualification/certificate he will not be allowed to contenst the election or do you think it is a market women election?.

If buhari emerges the winner of forthcoming general election(God forbids) it would be a heavy slap to the faces of learned nigerians.

[/s]
Please relax

I dey laff, fee-dee-fee has FAILED

Doyin2:
Please quote the section of the constitution that says you must attach certificates.Let us assume you have to attach your certificates,but as at the time of the deadline of submitting the form,it was not available,what should happen?Remember,the affidavit read something like:
''....[b]as at the time [/b]of submitting the form.......''

Section 31 of the Electoral Act and 318 of the constitution are very clear(The law is not interested in any certificate,but just an assurance that you are educated),an affidavit is sufficient ,according to the law:

ELECTORAL ACT
31. -(1) Every political party shall not later than 60 days before the date appointed
for a general election under the provisions of this Act, submit to the
Commission in the prescribed forms the list of the candidates the Party
proposes to sponsor at the elections.
(2) The list or information submitted by each candidate shall be accompanied
by an Affidavit sworn to by the candidate at the High Court of a State,
indicating that he has fulfilled all the constitutional requirements for election
into that office.
(3) The Commission shall, within 7 days of the receipt of the personal
particulars of the candidate, publish same in the constituency where the
candidate intends to contest the election.
(4) Any person may apply to the Commission for a copy of nomination form,
affidavit and any other document submitted by a candidate at an election and
the Commission shall, upon payment of a prescribed fee, issue such person
with a certified copy of document within 14 days‖.
(5) Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe that any information
given by a candidate in the affidavit or any document submitted by that
candidate is false may file a suit at the High Court of a State or Federal High court…


CONSTITUTION SECTION 318

..."School Certificate or its equivalent" means

(a) a Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, or Grade II Teacher’s Certificate, the City and Guilds Certificate; or
(b) education up to Secondary School Certificate level; or
(c) Primary Six School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and -
(i) service in the public or private sector in the Federation in any capacity acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for a minimum of ten years, and
(ii) attendance at courses and training in such institutions as may be acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for periods totalling up to a minimum of one year, and
(iii) the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language to the satisfaction of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and
(d) any other qualification acceptable by the Independent National Electoral Commission

You are quoting a paragraph that has been superceded. I will remind you that Lai MOHAMMED is lawyer. TAMBUWAL is a lawyer. These are APC leaders, who have been quiet lately on this issue. Their taciturn forbearance is attributed to the fact, that PDP are asserting their right. Another way to resolve this is to go to Buhari's school records, retrieve any serial number pertaining to his scholarship there, then ask WAEC to retrieve the records, which will suffice. WAEC/WASC has records going back decades. Buhari's conduct so far suggest that he may not have sat the exams. In that case, he should submit the equivalent certificate as required by Nigerian constitution (amended). Time is running out for his continued candidature.

onatisi:
this is one thing that irks me a lot. Who tells u the south west is behind buhari? Don't use apc to generalise the people of the south west. This assumption is totally wrong. U need to be on ground to see how apc has fallen in the south west. Don't mind the noise makers shouting on nairaland day and night .

I am on ground in Lagos.Please talk for your self only.Although I do not have the statistics,but it would be very wrong for someone to lie or make conclusions without evidence that APC has fallen in Lagos.If you have the statistics/poll please show the evidence.But what I am sure of is that both parties have their supporters in the south west,just like in any other region of the country.However politics is a game of numbers,only GOD can decide on Febuhari 14,who wins!

Enough of deceit or conclusions without verifiable proof.

EnigmAries:
You actually don't think Buhari attended the Military Training College in kaduna; the Mons Officer Cadet School in the United Kingdom; and the Army War College in the United States without WASSC do you?

He should prove us wrong and get the required confirmation from waec. Just a single statement from waec will kill off this scandal

Firefire:
Buhari show your certificate and let us rest

This is pure corruption if we allow you to progress to election without you submitting the minimum requirement, O ' level result ONLY!

can u imagine, that s common ssce buhari no get n they want us to vote for him? TUFIAKWA.....
Buhari show us ur certificate even if na F9 full am make we knw say atleast u been attempt waec.

OrlandoOwoh:
PDP is not smart.

...and APC is too "smart" to have known that this "Certificate saga" is an outright embarrassment to the party which professes "change".Now am beginning to suspect APC as a 'fradulent' party. Just show the certificate of your Presidential flagbearer and the party is running around circles. Hope Tinubu gets it right now and contact his TORONTO colleagues to doctor one for the "semi-illiterate" cum quota system General before he gets disqualified.

Doyin2:
I am on ground in Lagos.Please talk for your self only.Although I do not have the statistics,but it would be very wrong for someone to lie or make conclusions without evidence that APC has fallen in Lagos.If you have the statistics/poll please show the evidence.But what I am sure of is that both parties have their supporters in the south west,just like in any other region of the country.However politics is a game of numbers,only GOD can decide on Febuhari 14,who wins!

Enough of deceit or conclusions without verifiable proof.

you are in lagos and u are using the situation in lagos where apc has been ruling for almost 16 years to judge states like oyo,ekiti ,osun,ondo,where apc has only ruled for 8 years . And infact 2 of them are no longer in apc hands, already oyo state is sure to leave apc grips. There is no point arguing with u. Just watch .so according to ur own theory,lagos is equal to the whole of south west? And anything that is happening in lagos is happening in all other yoruba states ,abi ? Bravo, u try

munex007:
You mean you support what fayose did yesterday?

Nah that's off the hook

Still waiting for the certificate.

Doyin2:
Are his documents not with the military? Are you also aware that the military ransacked his house when he was overthrown by IBB,carting away his vital documents,including certificates?You need to do more research,Google is your friend!

You do not need a PhD to be president of Nigeria,but experience,capacity,capability and vision.

Anyway,GMB has more than school cert.He has complied fully with the laws of the land.I admire his calmness over this nonsensical hooey.A general that has attended the best degree awarding military institutions in the world(local and international),has enough education to lead Nigeria.He has done it before!!!!!!!

Section 31 of the Electoral Act and 318 of the constitution are very clear(The law is not interested in any certificate,but just an assurance that you are educated),an affidavit is sufficient ,according to the law:

ELECTORAL ACT
31. -(1) Every political party shall not later than 60 days before the date appointed
for a general election under the provisions of this Act, submit to the
Commission in the prescribed forms the list of the candidates the Party
proposes to sponsor at the elections.
(2) The list or information submitted by each candidate shall be accompanied
by an Affidavit sworn to by the candidate at the High Court of a State,
indicating that he has fulfilled all the constitutional requirements for election
into that office.
(3) The Commission shall, within 7 days of the receipt of the personal
particulars of the candidate, publish same in the constituency where the
candidate intends to contest the election.
(4) Any person may apply to the Commission for a copy of nomination form,
affidavit and any other document submitted by a candidate at an election and
the Commission shall, upon payment of a prescribed fee, issue such person
with a certified copy of document within 14 days‖.
(5) Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe that any information
given by a candidate in the affidavit or any document submitted by that
candidate is false may file a suit at the High Court of a State or Federal High court…


CONSTITUTION SECTION 318

..."School Certificate or its equivalent" means

(a) a Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, or Grade II Teacher’s Certificate, the City and Guilds Certificate; or
(b) education up to Secondary School Certificate level; or
(c) Primary Six School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and -
(i) service in the public or private sector in the Federation in any capacity acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for a minimum of ten years, and
(ii) attendance at courses and training in such institutions as may be acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for periods totalling up to a minimum of one year, and
(iii) the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language to the satisfaction of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and
(d) any other qualification acceptable by the Independent National Electoral Commission

Let's cut the chase! What if Buhari's does not have school certificate? What if he joined the army through the backdoor?

In any case, Buhari listed WASC as his qualification, he should tender the certificate! It is not enough to claim the certificates are with the military, he should state what effort he has made to get the certificate from the military and result of such effort! Affidavit does not cut it!

I thought PDP posted a WAEC result allegedly belong to Buhari? Now is GMB has no WAEC.

I dont know why GMB refuse to show his certificate and is ignorance that make PDP think GMB has no certificate

nationwide1:
I'm beginning to think differently now because it's longer than expected. If he wins and rule Nigeria, I'll swear avidavit in lieu of my son's school certificate and ensure the university gives him admission with that.

A very dangerous precedent Is about to be set In motion if this issue is not resolved legally.

Imagine applying for a job by simple submitting an affidavit for a non existing credentials?

APC should do the needful now by mandating buhari to humbly attarch his O Level result or its equivalent which is the GCE or NECO results to his presidential application form he submitted to INEC, this is the position of the law and that law is bigger than buhari and his party.

This is a constitutional democracy which is powered by law and not sentiments.

Apc has all the time in this world to drop buhari and replace him even with an illiterate that has a valid O Level before it is too late ( in obj' voice).

Nigerians want a change which is firmly rooted on the rule of law and not a change that defiles the provisions of the law.

He who seeks for equity must come with a clean hand.
He who calls for equity must also be equitable.

BYRRON 2015

NB:
salisu buhari, former Impeached speaker house of rep was a fake Toronto certificate holder.

G.M Buhari, WAECless or O'LEVELless and rose to become a general and wants to use the same formula to become a president in a democratic setting which he never believed on ( karma).

Why is it that buhari's are always having certificate issue's?

Firefire:
Buhari show your certificate and let us rest

This is pure corruption if we allow you to progress to election without you submitting the minimum requirement, O ' level result ONLY!

Na craze world we dey o. Certificate? Do i have one? When last have seen certificates? Waiting a won take am do? Job?job dey craze ni? well, all you should ask him is his pratical ability of his militarism to orgnise more boko boys to clear every christain at sight.

PointB:
Let's cut the chase! What if Buhari's does not have school certificate? What if he joined the army through the backdoor?

In any case, Buhari listed WASC as his qualification, he should tender the certificate! It is not enough to claim the certificates are with the military, he should state what effort he has made to get the certificate from the military and result of such effort! Affidavit does not cut it!

Ok.I will tell GMB to address a letter to you,stating what effort he has made to get the certificate from the military and result of such effort.

A big Clown!

Doyin2:
Ok.I will tell GMB to address a letter to you,stating what effort he has made to get the certificate from the military and result of such effort.

A big Clown!

I am sure that Nigerians who are asking for the certificate are listening!

Doyin2:
Ok.I will tell GMB to address a letter to you,stating what effort he has made to get the certificate from the military and result of such effort.

A big Clown!

Biggest clown, the joke is on u.
Answer the damn question he asked u.

Are u guys seriously saying that sec 131 (d) of the 1999 constitution should be ignored just for this election?

U lots are jokers!

Fuc-k GEJ/GMB but the constitution is sacrosanct.

obayaya:
The qualification of anybody aspiring to occupy the highest office in the land is a very important matter

Am not objecting to that sir, am just concerned on the way PDP now assume the position of INEC... They shouldn't push him too far, cos I know in one way or the other Buhari will produce the cert (real or fake).

#justsaying

In civilized countries, a career in the military is very prestigious,comparable to any career that requires say MSc or even PhD.It is therefore an insult on the military institution,to regard GMB as an illiterate,someone that put his life online for this great nation.I am shedding tears !

The gentle General has complied with the requirements of the law and we should give him all due respect of a General!

2015 elections will come and go,but the bad precedent of insulting a General and an elder statesman for that matter,might hunt the mischief makers for ever!

Just in case anyone is yet to be aware:

Section 31 of the Electoral Act and 318 of the constitution are very clear(The law is not interested in any certificate,but just an assurance that you are educated),an affidavit is sufficient ,according to the law:

ELECTORAL ACT
31. -(1) Every political party shall not later than 60 days before the date appointed
for a general election under the provisions of this Act, submit to the
Commission in the prescribed forms the list of the candidates the Party
proposes to sponsor at the elections.
(2) The list or information submitted by each candidate shall be accompanied
by an Affidavit sworn to by the candidate at the High Court of a State,
indicating that he has fulfilled all the constitutional requirements for election
into that office.
(3) The Commission shall, within 7 days of the receipt of the personal
particulars of the candidate, publish same in the constituency where the
candidate intends to contest the election.
[b](4) Any person may apply to the Commission for a copy of nomination form,
affidavit and any other document submitted by a candidate at an election and
the Commission shall, upon payment of a prescribed fee, issue such person
with a certified copy of document within 14 days‖.
(5) Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe that any information
given by a candidate in the affidavit or any document submitted by that
candidate is false may file a suit at the High Court of a State or Federal High court…


CONSTITUTION SECTION 318

..."School Certificate or its equivalent" means

(a) a Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, or Grade II Teacher’s Certificate, the City and Guilds Certificate; or
(b) education up to Secondary School Certificate level; or
(c) Primary Six School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and -
(i) service in the public or private sector in the Federation in any capacity acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for a minimum of ten years, and
(ii) attendance at courses and training in such institutions as may be acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for periods totalling up to a minimum of one year, and
(iii) the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language to the satisfaction of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and
(d) any other qualification acceptable by the Independent National Electoral Commission

byrron:
Biggest clown, the joke is on u.
Answer the damn question he asked u.

Are u guys seriously saying that sec 131 (d) of the 1999 constitution should be ignored just for this election?

U lots are jokers!

Fuc-k GEJ/GMB but the constitution is sacrosanct.

I agree with you 100% that the constitution is sacrosanct.I hope you would also agree with me that neither GMB nor INEC has violated the constitution.

Perhaps you meant section 318(d) of the constitution:

(d) any other qualification acceptable by the Independent National Electoral Commission

So has INEC told Nigerians that GMB qualification/affidavit is not acceptable to them? are you still assuming ignorance after what I have being posting:

Anyway,GMB has more than school cert.He has complied fully with the laws of the land.I admire his calmness over this nonsensical hooey.A general that has attended the best degree awarding military institutions in the world(local and international),has enough education to lead Nigeria.He has done it before!!!!!!!

Are his documents not with the military? Are you also aware that the military ransacked his house when he was overthrown by IBB,carting away his vital documents,including certificates?You need to do more research,Google is your friend!

Section 31 of the Electoral Act and 318 of the constitution are very clear(The law is not interested in any certificate,but just an assurance that you are educated),an affidavit is sufficient ,according to the law:

ELECTORAL ACT
31. -(1) Every political party shall not later than 60 days before the date appointed
for a general election under the provisions of this Act, submit to the
Commission in the prescribed forms the list of the candidates the Party
proposes to sponsor at the elections.
(2) The list or information submitted by each candidate shall be accompanied
by an Affidavit sworn to by the candidate at the High Court of a State,
indicating that he has fulfilled all the constitutional requirements for election
into that office.
(3) The Commission shall, within 7 days of the receipt of the personal
particulars of the candidate, publish same in the constituency where the
candidate intends to contest the election.
(4) Any person may apply to the Commission for a copy of nomination form,
affidavit and any other document submitted by a candidate at an election and
the Commission shall, upon payment of a prescribed fee, issue such person
with a certified copy of document within 14 days‖.
(5) Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe that any information
given by a candidate in the affidavit or any document submitted by that
candidate is false may file a suit at the High Court of a State or Federal High court…


CONSTITUTION SECTION 318

..."School Certificate or its equivalent" means

(a) a Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, or Grade II Teacher’s Certificate, the City and Guilds Certificate; or
(b) education up to Secondary School Certificate level; or
(c) Primary Six School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and -
(i) service in the public or private sector in the Federation in any capacity acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for a minimum of ten years, and
(ii) attendance at courses and training in such institutions as may be acceptable to the Independent National Electoral Commission for periods totalling up to a minimum of one year, and
(iii) the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language to the satisfaction of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and
(d) any other qualification acceptable by the Independent National Electoral Commission

PStacks:
Fani Kayode said the truth.

But let's be truthful in relation to Time.


How many of our grand parents those day were privileged to go to school?


I can argue it that the Primary 6 equivalent of those day is far better than Our BSc's of Today.

Afterall, with Primary 6 certificate my grand father worked for Nigerian railway in those day, before he was able to do his A levels and moved to England for futher studies before he moved to Massachusetts to read economics.

I can categorically tell anybody that cares to listen that those being recruited into the army in those day were the "Never do wells" cos nobody wanted to work for the army and nobody wanted to work for the police way back in the days.


In those days before u enter primary school they will wait till your hand can cross your head and touch ur ears,


What's my point, where am I driving at.

Its no secret most of the generals Today are Northerners. It was mostly based on quota system.

You get into the military training school, they test you, you are not good, you are thrown away.

Ok, truth be told, let's say Buhari truly entered without an SSCE cert, but he entered and excelled and proceeded.

So should we have said becos he had no SSCE but had abilities to excel then we halt his growth? I leave u to be the judge.

After attending the military training school, he moved to the UK, are you saying the UK would give him pass mark where he failed just to merit him because he is Buhari?
In your opinion, if he didn't meet entry requirement into the UK, would the UK also have Admitted him? I leave you to also be the judge.

Then again he proceeded to the War College in America.. This is the part I like, this is the part I have facts on. I read a US army General spoke Excellently and Glowingly well about General Buhari and Danmmm mehn! I was impressed.

General Buhari didn't only Do well in Nigeria. He did well in UK, He did Well in India and he did well In the US..

He Has Done well in Africa, Asia, Europe and America.. OMG!!! I'm more than impressed.


A Femi Fani Kayode of yesterday can't come and judge a Buhari of yester-years.

The Truth is and I believe Buhari might not have Had an SSCE, but let them start with all of the other Generals. General Adisa, General Hassan Usman Katsina, General Ishaya Bamaiyi, Gen Oladipo, General IBB, general Sani Abacha

Let them ask all this generals to produce the Certificates, Buhari shouldn't be singled out because of elections.

Did inec ask for this certificate from Obj in 1999?

It means we are even questioning our institutions?

If we question our institutions, then I really want to dig and probe into how GEJ got his PhD.
In Nigeria today u can buy BSc you can buy MSc u can buy PhD and its not hidden.

I have always been one of the people that believed Goodluck Jonathans PhD is an "Unmerritted PhD".. That was why one time a PhD holder from university of lagos said and I quote

"GEJ is a disgrace to all PhD holders"

I very much share in that sentiments. If they don't want Buhari to rest becos of this certificate thing walahi, we too will not allow them rest.


Femi Fani Kayode is only doing his job.

This is his source of livelihood.

He gets paid to do what he does.


Be cos money is the god of this world. If they pay me that heavy, me too I would do more than Fani Kayode

You should remember what obasanjo said about Femi Fani kayode.


As for me oooo! Even if General Buhari doesn't have SSCE or Even Primary 6 cert, by the grace of Almighty God come #FeBuhari14, I will Vote for Him.

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