In the last 24 hours, there has been controversy over President Muhammadu Buhari’s academic credentials. The president failed to submit his certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as required, saying they are in possession of the military. This triggered some reactions, with some Nigerians questioning the veracity of the claim and wondering if he actually sat for the Senior School Certificate Exam (SSCE).
A similar scenario had also played out during the build up of the 2015 elections, with the president saying the military board has the credentials.
However, Alex Ajayi, former registrar, West African Examination Council (WAEC), had told PUNCH in an interview in 2016 that he issued Buhari’s certificate, alongside that of Sani Abacha and Ibrahim Babangida.
PUNCH had quoted Ajayj to have said: “…I joined the West African Examination Council as a…
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