Kwankwasiyya Movement Raises Concerns Over Tinubu’s Missing School Records
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has entered the debate demanding clarification on why President Bola Tinubu’s primary and secondary school qualifications were left blank in the documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Habibu Muhammed, the movement’s spokesman, told Punch that the questions being raised by Nigerians are legitimate and that the public deserves a clear explanation from the appropriate authorities.
He emphasised that the constitution’s minimum educational requirement for a presidential candidate must be interpreted correctly and applied.
Muhammed stated, “I think the constitution is very clear about the minimum qualification one should possess before becoming president. Sometimes you wonder what exactly that means because when they say something is minimal, it means it is the basic requirement. When such is not available, I think one should begin to ask what happened.”
The spokesman added that the issue should not be dismissed, noting that similar concerns were raised during the 2023 election cycle.
According to him, the relevant documents ought to be examined to determine whether the omission constitutes a legal violation or merely requires further explanation.
He said, “Nigerians are legitimately demanding answers, and they have every right to do so. It does not matter whether somebody got away with it the first time in 2023; let it be scrutinised and proven. If that means a violation of the law or shortcomings, I believe there is nothing more important than ensuring the right thing is done at whatever point it was discovered.”
Muhammed suggested that the matter could be settled through a clear judicial interpretation or an authoritative pronouncement from the courts.
He added, “I think it is a legitimate question that Nigerians are asking, and a solid explanation should be given, whether through the decision of the courts or any kind of pronouncement by the Supreme Court, for us to be clear.”
The spokesman argued that primary and secondary education form the foundation of higher academic qualifications, which makes questions about the blank sections understandable.
“You don’t expect people to build a house without a foundation at all. The foundation for any academic qualification lies in primary and secondary schools,” he said.
Muhammed called for a definitive interpretation of the relevant law to prevent continued speculation and to provide guidance for future candidates.
He concluded, “We need a definite position of the law on this matter so that people will stop speculating or doing guesswork. That will continue to guide our politicians and their political life.”
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