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Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has welcomed lawful public review of his academic qualifications and said he has no objection to the release of his educational records.
The statement follows social media reports of a legal petition seeking Certified True Copies (CTCs) of Obi’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), awarded in 1984, along with other documents relating to his admission and studies.
Obi said he has no objection to UNN providing his certificates and academic records when requests are legitimate and made within the framework of the law. He also authorised other institutions he attended - both in Nigeria and abroad - to release his records in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
Emphasising the importance of transparency and accountability for public office aspirants, Obi said that scrutiny must be fair, lawful and uniformly applied to all presidential candidates.
“As a presidential candidate seeking the trust of Nigerians to lead our country, I welcome legitimate public interest in my background, qualifications, and record,” he said.
He added that anyone seeking the highest office in the country should be prepared to undergo reasonable scrutiny and demonstrate through both words and actions that they had nothing to conceal from the people they sought to serve.
Obi also challenged other presidential candidates to make their educational qualifications and relevant records available for legitimate public scrutiny, arguing that such disclosure should be seen as an opportunity to strengthen public confidence, promote accountability and rebuild trust in political leadership.
He maintained that leadership must reflect the values Nigerians expect in the society they seek to build, including transparency, integrity, accountability and respect for institutions.
“I therefore welcome the scrutiny of my academic background and remain committed to the principle that those who ask Nigerians for their trust must also be willing to earn that trust through openness and accountability,” Obi stated.
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