INEC Releases 2027 Presidential Candidate List With 19 Hopefuls
Nigeria's electoral commission has published the final list of presidential candidates and running mates for the 2027 general election.
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- INEC released the final list of presidential candidates and running mates for the 2027 general election.
- President Bola Tinubu runs with Kashim Shettima, while Atiku Abubakar pairs with Rotimi Amaechi.
- Peter Obi is contesting with running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
- Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the names and personal particulars of candidates for the 2027 general election. The publication provides public access to credentials and running mates ahead of the polls.
President Bola Tinubu is seeking reelection under the All Progressives Congress with Vice President Kashim Shettima. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar contests under the African Democratic Congress with former Minister Rotimi Amaechi.
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi runs under the Nigeria Democratic Congress alongside former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The list also features candidates from numerous other political parties.
According to the electoral body's schedule, the presidential and National Assembly elections are set for January 16, 2027. A total of 4,864 candidates are contesting the 469 National Assembly seats.
The candidate pool includes two female presidential candidates, Ada Okwori and Nkem Okereke. The contenders range in age from 35 to 80 years old, holding qualifications from school certificates to doctorates.
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