Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticised the process surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, raising concerns over why his nomination forms were reportedly filled and signed by another individual.

The controversy followed reports that David Umahi, Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, signed the president’s nomination forms valued at ₦100 million.

In a statement, Umahi described the move as a show of support for Tinubu’s leadership and a commitment to continuity, highlighting ongoing infrastructure development as a key achievement of the administration.

He emphasised that sustained leadership would help consolidate progress across various sectors of the economy and urged Nigerians to support the president’s re-election.

Reacting via social media, Sowore questioned the legitimacy of the process, asking why the president was not directly involved in completing his own nomination forms.

He also suggested that the arrangement could raise concerns about accountability, particularly regarding the information contained in the forms.

The development has sparked debate online, with critics and supporters offering differing views on the practice and its implications for transparency in the electoral process.