Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu says Nigeria’s constitution is the main problem related to the academic certificates of candidates seeking elective office. She makes the statement in a post on her verified X account on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Yesufu’s remarks come after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) publishes credentials and personal details of presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 election. According to the reports, the INEC publication shows that President Bola Tinubu’s educational details in his personal particulars do not list primary or secondary school qualifications. Yesufu argues that the lack of a constitutional change is at the center of the issue. She states that until there is a constitutional amendment, the real problem remains within the constitutional framework governing how candidate educational qualifications are handled and presented. The outlets do not indicate that Yesufu calls for specific administrative action, but her comments focus on the constitutional basis for the certificate requirements and how INEC’s disclosures reflect those provisions.