INEC said this complies with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.
The move, which is in line with its revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, forms part of the nomination papers filed by candidates seeking to contest the January 16, 2027, presidential election.
In a statement on Saturday, INEC said the exercise took place at the State Head Office in Abuja and simultaneously across the six Area Council offices of the FCT and is targeted at promoting transparency and providing members of the public with the opportunity to scrutinise the credentials and other particulars submitted by candidates seeking elective offices.
Representing the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), FCT, during the exercise, the Administrative Secretary, Bimbo Oladunjoye, stated that the publication of candidates’ particulars is a statutory requirement under Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which mandates the Commission to display the personal particulars, affidavits and other relevant documents of candidates in the constituencies where they intend to contest elections.