Nigerian politician Uche Nnaji drops degree claim in INEC filing amid forgery trial

Uche Nnaji, a Nigerian political aspirant, has submitted a WAEC certificate instead of a degree in his INEC filing for the 2027 elections, while facing an ongoing criminal trial for certificate forgery. The change in documentation suggests an attempt to avoid legal complications, but the trial continues. This matters as it highlights integrity issues in Nigeria's candidate vetting process ahead of the 2027 elections.