This is cowardice if you ask me.
How long shall we continue to condole illegality in this country?

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that it is the job of political parties to verify credentials submitted by their candidates. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Kayode Idowu, stated this in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Idowu was asked whether it was INEC that should verify credentials, which the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), claimed was with the Secretary to the Military Board. In the documents he submitted to INEC, Buhari had said that his certificates were with the board. But in the interview with journalists, Idowu stated, “I won’t speak on individual. I can only speak in general term. No, I won’t comment on individual candidate on this issue. You can’t quote me on that. “When parties file their nominees, the law requires that INEC should display those nominees for claims and objections. If objections are made to those claims, the commissions revert back to the political parties because the statutory mandate is on the parties to nominate their candidates and not to allow INEC to choose their candidates for them. “INEC would have to revert back to the political parties to say ‘there is a challenge to the credentials that you have filed to the criteria that you have cited
for any particular nominee, so do the needful by addressing it, either by verifying it and see whether it is true or by showing that it is not true and sort it out.’ “It is their job; they sort it out before they bring their nominees to the commission. So, the commission has no role in disqualifying candidates.” He was also asked what the commission would do if a person did not submit credentials as required by law. He stated, “I don’t see any basis of that objection. It is not only in INEC, everywhere, sometimes, you submit affidavit. It is not new, you can submit affidavit, attestation in place of the original certificate. If there is a challenge to what the commission has, the commission reverts back to the party because the commission does not even have the capacity to reject candidates. For now, I am not aware of any issue you are raising now that the commission will revert back to the party.” The following chat ensued between Idowu and newsmen.
[bJournalists:[/b] Now that there is a challenge in Buhari’s candidacy in respect of his failure to submit academic qualifications, will the commission revert back to the party?
Idowu: Which challenge? Are you the one challenging?
Journalists: What if the issue comes up?
Idowu: Wait until then, don’t throw up any issue that has not come up. The issue has not arisen.
Journalists: Which certificate did he present in the previous elections that he contested? He contested in 2003, 2007 and 2011 presidential elections, did he present certificates in those elections?
[b]Idowu: I have said it that I can’t respond to individual candidate’s issue here. You people are trying to drag INEC to a needless issue. I don’t want to discuss individuals.
Journalists: Does INEC have the mandate of screening candidates for elections?
Idowu: INEC does not screen candidates because INEC does not reject candidates. INEC, in seeing what parties have submitted, display it for claims and objections, if there are objections, it takes it up with the parties.

www.punchng.com/news/its-parties-duty-to-verify-candidates-certificates-inec/

it is getting messier daily

INEC shall scrutinize the documents presented to them, and if there are any deficiencies, they should notify the party involved of such.
The party can then make up the deficiency.
If however the part fails to fulfill its obligation by a deadline, INEc would have no choice but to disallow the party from taking part in the said election.

Honestly...I have read the post but it still doesn't make sense. so what is INEC's role when political parties knowingly submit an illegitimate candidate? Will they wait for a disqualification which will never come?

[size=24pt]Buhari where is your certificate
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OP please what is your point? You want INEC to be partisan like DSS or what?

barcanista:
OP please what is your point? You want INEC to be partisan like DSS or what?

They should do their job, walk down to the Military HQ to look for Buhari's certificate and disqualify him if they can't find it.
You could see fear (of Buhari's boys) written all over the INEC official's words, something is wrong.

Collynzo9:
This is cowardice if you ask me.
How long shall we continue to condole illegality in thi country?


www.punchng.com/news/its-parties-duty-to-verify-candidates-certificates-inec/

Serves you right. You're here arguing over issues you don't know anything about. Meanwhile another headline says:
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INEC: We‘ve No Case With Buhari Over
Certificates

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/daily/news/43292-inec-we-ve-no-case-with-buhari-over-certificates

Collynzo9:

They should do their job, walk down to the Military HQ to look for Buhari's certificate and disqualify him if they can't find it.
You could see fear (of Buhari's boys) written all over the INEC official's words, something is wrong.

That is not their job na, have you heard that INEC have power to disqualify? In 2007 between Atiku Vs INEC and Ors, the court ruled that INEC have no power to disqualify any candidate for election. In fact, 2007 Kogi Guber election was nullified by the court because INEC had disqualified Prince Abubakar Audu of ANPP. Another election was held in 2008. So what is the point sir? Should INEC do something that is unconstitutional?

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barcanista:
That is not their job na, have you heard that INEC have power to disqualify? In 2007 between Atiku Vs INEC and Ors, the court ruled that INEC have no power to disqualify any candidate for election. In fact, 2007 Kogi Guber election was nullified by the court because INEC had disqualified Prince Abubakar Audu of ANPP. The election was held in 2012. So what is the point sir? Should INEC do something that is unconstitutional?

Then APC should act like the progressives they claim to be and get Buhari's certificate from wherever they are or simply disqualify him for not meeting the requirements.
The constitution is seriously flawed

tit:

INEC shall scrutinize the documents presented to them, and if there are any deficiencies, they should notify the party involved of such.
The party can then make up the deficiency.
If however the part fails to fulfill its obligation by a deadline, INEc would have no choice but to disallow the party from taking part in the said election.

So, you could type this long?? I thought you're programmed not to type more than 3 words. Where's your fellow àsslícker, temitemi1??

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But in the interview with journalists, Idowu stated, “I won’t speak on individual. I can only speak in general term. No, I won’t comment on individual candidate on this issue. You can’t quote me on that.

The foolish reporter OP still went ahead to tag Buhari in the headline.

Buhari wey ur Certificate? Abi u no go skool or na semi illiterate u bi
Progressive semi illiterate janjaweedian

Certificate or no certificate..... He is still better than patience Jonathan with some certificates....#wink!!!

Our constitution isn't flawed. It's subjects are, such as Tinubu Buhari and co. They will never want to follow the law until it benefits their self services.

This is why Lagos refuses to publish in finances and refused to abide by the Freedom of Information Act. If Buhari is a man of 'integrity' he wouldn't contest an election he's not legally permitted to contest.

You would stop at nothing to see the General disqualified. Are you TAN guys that scared of him?

Collynzo9:

Then APC should act like the progressives they claim to be and get Buhari's certificate from wherever they are or simply disqualify him for not meeting the requirements.
The constitution is seriously flawed

Collynzo9:

Then APC should act like the progressives they claim to be and get Buhari's certificate from wherever they are or simply disqualify him for not meeting the requirements.
The constitution is seriously flawed

Well the constitution is not flawed. As citizen, you have the right to verify whether or not the certificates are with the Military. If they are not, you can institute legal action against Buhari for his disqualification and compel the AGF to prosecute him for lying under oath. Anyway, how sure are you that the APC have not verified? Should they come to the media? I don't think we should boil over this when we know the right thing to do

Total package of nonsense!!! He contested 3 times and you didn't ask for his certificate, that means you are incapable. Because he has high probability of winning, you start coming out with all this rubbish propaganda, PDP has actually lost it, I thought opposition should be the one doing this in order to win. PDP should be more than confident if truly done the right thing for the past 16 years. Na only Buhari waka come, wat of the other 8 candidate? Chai! Chai!! Chai!!! Dia riz Godu ooooo

Monimatic:
[size=24pt]Buhari where is your certificate
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lol. Is with the Secretary
to the Military Board.. imagine!

barcanista:
Well the constitution is not flawed. As citizen, you have the right to verify whether or not the certificates are with the Military. If they are not, you can institute legal action against Buhari for his disqualification and compel the AGF to prosecute him for lying under oath. Anyway, how sure are you that the APC have not verified? Should they come to the media? I don't think we should boil over this when we know the right thing to do

Expect plenty lawsuits soonest.
I don't think APC verified anything, they would have at least returned with a photocopy.
There is something seriously fishy about the whole story, it isn't normal.

crownprince102:
[s]Total package of nonsense!!! He contested 3 times and you didn't ask for his certificate, that means you are incapable. Because he has high probability of winning, you start coming out with all this rubbish propaganda, PDP has actually lost it, I thought opposition should be the one doing this in order to win. PDP should be more than confident if truly done the right thing for the past 16 years. Na only Buhari waka come, wat of the other 8 candidate? Chai! Chai!! Chai!!! Dia riz Godu ooooo[/s]

The fact that he managed to get away with illegality thrice doesn't mean that he should be allowed the fourth time.

Collynzo9:

Expect plenty lawsuits soonest.
I don't think APC verified anything, they would have at least returned with a photocopy.
There is something seriously fishy about the whole story, it isn't normal.

I don't see anything fishy my guy, all I see are emotional judgement by the PDP apologists. It is very simply, the President is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, it is easier for PDP to extract any information they seek from the Defense Headquarters and nail Muhammadu Buhari should something fishy exist. For PDP and the Presidency not to do that shows nothing is wrong. Lawsuits will be welcomed and settled in the court, but I don't think there is any case against Muhammadu Buhari

Collynzo9:



The fact that he managed to get away with illegality thrice doesn't mean that he should be allowed the fourth time.

as we say, many days for the thief, one day for the owner!

we are just giving buhari chance to withdraw with style before we disgrace him.
he can claim he is having catarrh or something and just return to his village in daura.
if we vex naw, he will start complaining why we drag am for ground!

tit:


as we say, many days for the thief, one day for the owner!

we are just giving buhari chance to withdraw with style before we disgrace him.
he can claim he is having catarrh or something and just return to his village in daura.
if we vex naw, he will start complaining why we drag am for ground!

walahin talahi you hab a betta chance sucking on jona's ' abunnan' bepore dat will hafffen. a nan walahi talahin. ;Dshegiya! Besides happy new years

tit:

INEC shall scrutinize the documents presented to them, and if there are any deficiencies, they should notify the party involved of such.
The party can then make up the deficiency.
If however the part fails to fulfill its obligation by a deadline, INEc would have no choice but to disallow the party from taking part in the said election.

Exactly. This should be what the law could have said

Useless tanoids. Y are u guys so bothered about GMB and his certificates and begging for his disqualification. I thought u guys said he is a walk over. If he is actually a walk over, then u guys should go and sleep. U want your paymaster to go back unopposed. Una don jam tipper. GMB 2015. Sai Buhari.

APC go hear? This is when we will know if they're truly progressive, if they have integrity they sing.

Apc to disqualify messiah buhari? It must not happen, in fact it can't happen.

Mcponpin:
Certificate or no certificate..... He is still better than patience Jonathan with some certificates....#wink!!!

it's obvious u haven't heard dat man speak. Why compare him to madam patience?

Watching as things unfold. So dis man no go school true true?

trotsky2:
walahin talahi you hab a betta chance sucking on jona's ' abunnan' bepore dat will hafffen. a nan walahi talahin. ;Dshegiya! Besides happy new years

you have a very durty mind.
go and do your Fajr prayer and cleanse yoursef.

Collynzo9:

Then APC should act like the progressives they claim to be and get Buhari's certificate from wherever they are or simply disqualify him for not meeting the requirements.
The constitution is seriously flawed

Are you thick or what?
You heard INEC telling you that the issue of Buhari certification is news to them because there was no issues in the first place and nothing to talk about although they would not discuss specifics even If such scenario existed.
You don't need to be a genius to know that PDP created this story because they seemed to be running out of ideas on character assassination of their opponent and their new ideas was to create a distraction with this
They said their opposition merger won't last after six months. It did last.
They said after primaries, APC would collapse. It didn't, rather better organized and peaceful than PDP.
They prayed for Amaechi vice presidency in order to say we told you he is driven by ambition.

They prayed for a joint muslim tickets so that religion will become the issue. They got, not only Christendom but a funky pastor.

They complained that taking time to make decisions for vp position is a signal that something was wrong. A silly joke.
Non of the above happened, now they pray for the opponents disqualification by planting fake stories.