INEC’s job is to publish names, not vet candidates — Adebayo

According to him, it is the responsibility of the electorate and other stakeholders to scrutinise candidates' claims and challenge any false declarations through the appropriate legal channels.

INEC has released the full list of 2027 presidential candidates and their running mates, including their credentials. See who is running for president.

The documents, which were displayed at INEC offices across the country in line with the Electoral Act 2026, are yet to be uploaded to the commission's website as of the time of filing this report.