As Nigeria’s 2027 political season gathers momentum, Peter Obi has effectively told the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to bring out the academic file and let the paperwork speak for itself. The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate said he has no objection to the release of his academic certificates and related records following reports of legal action seeking certified true copies of his credentials.
In a statement published on X on September 15, 2026, Obi said UNN could make his records available upon a legitimate request and within the limits permitted by law. He also extended the invitation to other institutions he attended, arguing that candidates seeking public office should be prepared for lawful scrutiny.
The Academic File Has Become Political Prime-Time
The controversy follows legal proceedings involving Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi, who is seeking access to certified copies of records relating to Obi’s university credentials. Reports say Arabambi approached the Federal High Court in Abuja after alleging that requests for Obi’s academic records had not been fulfilled.
But here comes the satirical twist: while Nigerian politics has traditionally treated certificates like classified government documents, Obi’s latest position amounts to saying, in effect, “If you want to inspect the file, kindly ask the institution.” The political temperature may be rising, but the candidate says the answer should come from official records rather than social-media speculation.
UNN Verification Adds Another Layer to the Story
The developing story is particularly notable because a Premium Times fact-check published on September 15 reported that UNN had already confirmed Obi’s admission to study Philosophy in 1980 and authenticated the Bachelor of Arts degree attributed to him, dated December 15, 1984. The university’s response identified the degree as a Second Class Honours, Lower Division, and stated that it emanated from UNN.
That does not make every question surrounding the wider documentation automatically disappear; rather, it places the discussion in the territory where political controversies often become most uncomfortable—official records, legal procedures and verifiable documents. Obi has meanwhile challenged other presidential aspirants to make their educational qualifications and relevant records available for legitimate public scrutiny, describing such transparency as a means of strengthening public confidence.
For now, the academic-record saga has moved beyond social-media arguments and into the realm of institutions, documentation and legal requests. Whether the next chapter comes from UNN, the court, another institution or the candidates themselves, Nigerians will be watching closely as the 2027 political season continues to turn certificates into prime-time political material. Watch out for future updates on this developing story from OGM News NG.
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