ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has officially directed the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), alongside all academic institutions he attended both in Nigeria and abroad, to release his complete academic records, transcripts, and degree certificates to any member of the public making a legitimate request.
Obi’s statement on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, follows lawsuits filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja under the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act by Abayomi Arabambi—a former factional spokesperson disowned by the Labour Party—seeking an order of mandamus to compel UNN, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to release certified copies of Obi’s credentials.
Welcoming the public scrutiny, Obi asserted that public office seekers must demonstrate absolute transparency and accountability, urging institutions to release his files without treating legitimate inquiries as an inconvenience or political attack.
“I encourage every presidential candidate to make their educational qualifications and relevant records available for legitimate public scrutiny,” Obi stated. “Doing so should not be regarded as an inconvenience or an attack. Rather, it is an opportunity to strengthen public confidence, promote accountability, and rebuild the trust of Nigerians in those who seek to govern them.”
