Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to make his academic records available for public scrutiny upon any legitimate request.
Obi made the request in a post on X on Tuesday, saying he was prepared to face the level of scrutiny expected of anyone seeking the highest political office in Nigeria.
His statement comes amid legal action instituted by Abayomi Arabambi, a former national publicity secretary of the Labour Party (LP), against UNN, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the West African Examination Council (WAEC) over the alleged refusal to release Obi’s credentials.
Arabambi filed three separate suits before a Federal High Court in Abuja, alleging that Obi’s name appeared differently on documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and educational authorities.
He also claimed to have separately approached the three institutions seeking the release of Obi’s certificates, but said his requests were denied.
In his post, Obi said he had no objection to the release of his academic records.
“I respectfully request that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, within the limits permitted by law, make available, upon legitimate request, my academic certificates, records, and other official documents relating to my admission and studies at the University,” he wrote.
The former Anambra State governor further directed other institutions he attended within and outside Nigeria to release his records in “accordance with applicable laws and procedures”.
According to him, he believes in transparency and accountability, especially for individuals seeking public office.
“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.
“Those who seek to lead must be willing to demonstrate, through both their words and actions, that they have nothing to conceal from the people they aspire to serve.”
Obi also urged other presidential candidates to make their educational qualifications and relevant records available for public scrutiny.
“Doing so should not be regarded as an inconvenience or an attack, but as an opportunity to strengthen public confidence, promote accountability, and rebuild the trust of Nigerians in those who seek to govern them,” Obi said.
“If we desire a Nigeria founded on transparency, integrity, accountability, and respect for institutions, those values must begin with those who seek to lead it.”
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