2027: INEC to Release Personal Particulars of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Today

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to publish the personal particulars of presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general election on August 1, 2026. This move aligns with the revised timetable and includes the display of academic credentials and other documents submitted by aspirants for public scrutiny, as mandated by Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act. The publication aims to enhance transparency and allow Nigerians to scrutinize candidates' qualifications before the elections. Political parties will officially begin their campaigns for the 2027 presidential election on August 19.

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The Commission shall, within 21 days of the receipt of the personal particulars of the candidate, publish same in the constituency where the candidate intends to contest the election.

Separately, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) announced that over 60% of road infrastructure and bridges destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast region have been restored and are now functional. The NEDC Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, stated that the commission has delivered over 300 kilometers of roads and more than 50 bridges. These efforts are part of the commission's mandate to stabilize and recover the region, focusing on restoring critical infrastructure, supporting displaced communities, and improving security. Specific projects mentioned include the construction and rehabilitation of roads and bridges in Adamawa State, aimed at improving connectivity, agricultural transportation, and cross-border trade.

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Over 60 per cent of road infrastructure and bridges destroyed by Boko Haram insurgency in the North East are now functional.