Obi Gives Consent for Release of Academic Records
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said he has no objection to the release of his academic records amid reports of legal action seeking certified true copies of his certificates and other educational documents. Obi, in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, said he had given consent for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to make available his academic records and other official documents relating to his admission and studies, subject to applicable laws and procedures. His comments followed reports circulating on social media about a legal action by an individual or group seeking certified copies of his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and other academic credentials linked to his admission into the university. Obi said he also had no objection to other institutions he attended, within and outside Nigeria, releasing his academic records in accordance with the law. He said public scrutiny was legitimate for anyone seeking the highest political office in the country, provided it was fair, lawful and applied consistently to all presidential candidates.
Obi said he was prepared to subject his background, qualifications and record to reasonable scrutiny, arguing that candidates seeking public office should demonstrate that they had nothing to conceal from Nigerians. He challenged other presidential contenders to make their educational qualifications and relevant records available for public examination, saying such disclosure should be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen public confidence rather than an attack. According to him, transparency, integrity and accountability should begin with those seeking to govern the country. Obi maintained that anyone asking Nigerians for their trust must also be willing to earn that trust through openness and accountability. He said he welcomed scrutiny of his academic background and would continue to support measures that promote confidence and transparency in the political process.
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