Former head of state and the presidential candidate of the All
Progressives Congress in the 2015 general elections, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu
Buhari (rtd), has explained why he did not submit his certificates and
credentials to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),
saying that the documents are with the military.
Leadership ng
reports that,this came to light yesterday during a visit by journalists
to the headquarters of INEC in Abuja where it was revealed that
Buhari’s academic qualifications were not on display, unlike those of
other presidential candidates including that of his main rival,
President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Explaining
the development in an affidavit he deposed to before an Abuja High
Court, Buhari said that all his certificates were with the Secretary,
Military Board. The affidavit was dated November 24, 2014 and was
stamped and received by INEC on December 18, 2014.
Buhari had
said in the affidavit, “I am the above-named person and deponent to this
affidavit therein. All my academic qualifications documents as filled
in my presidential form, President APC/001/2015, are currently with the
Secretary, Military Board, as of the time of presenting this affidavit.
The affidavit is made in good faith and for record purpose. The
affidavit is made in good faith and for record purposes.”
Source: Misspettite
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