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INEC Publishes 2027 Nigerian Presidential Candidate List, Naming PDP's Sandy Onor and SDP's Adewole Adebayo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has displayed the personal particulars, affidavits and credentials of 19 presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 election, in compliance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates publication within 21 days of receiving party nominations. The documents are available for public inspection at INEC offices nationwide, allowing voters to scrutinise candidates’ educational qualifications and other information.
Among the listed candidates are the All Progressives Congress ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Vice‑President Kashim Shettima, the Peoples Democratic Party’s Senator Sandy Onor with running mate Babangida Umar, and the Social Democratic Party’s Prince Adewole Adebayo. The PDP hailed the publication as ending speculation and vindicating its leadership, calling for reconciliation and unity within the party. The SDP described Adebayo’s clearance as a historic step for the party. The release of the full list marks a key milestone in Nigeria’s electoral timetable ahead of the January 2027 presidential poll.
Entities
Ademola Adeleke · Adewole Adebayo · Babangida Umar · Bola Tinubu · Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) · Joash Amupitan · Jungudo Mohammed · Nyesom Wike · Osun State · Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) · President Bola Tinubu · Prince Adewole Adebayo
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The PDP (Wike‑backed faction) said the publication ends speculation about its participation and vindicates the party. theglittersonline.com.ng · www.thecable.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] The list was released within 21 days of INEC receiving nominations, complying with the Electoral Act. thecapital.ng · www.gistmania.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] INEC published the personal particulars, affidavits and credentials of 19 presidential candidates for the 2027 election. thecapital.ng · www.gistmania.com · www.fellowpress.com · www.thecable.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] The publication allows the public to scrutinise candidates’ educational qualifications and affidavits. thecapital.ng · www.gistmania.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] INEC displayed the candidates’ documents at its offices nationwide for public inspection as required by Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026. thecapital.ng · www.gistmania.com · www.fellowpress.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The PDP thanked INEC, the judiciary and security agencies for upholding the rule of law. theglittersonline.com.ng · primanews.org · www.thecable.ng · dailytrust.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prince Adewole Adebayo was confirmed as the SDP presidential candidate. authorityngr.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The list includes Senator Sandy Onor as the PDP presidential candidate and Babangida Umar as his running mate. theglittersonline.com.ng · primanews.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SDP leaders hailed Adebayo’s INEC clearance as a historic step for the party. authorityngr.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] INEC’s publication complies with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires publishing candidate details within 21 days of receiving nominations. thecapital.ng · www.fellowpress.com · www.gistmania.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The published list includes Prince Adewole Adebayo as the SDP presidential candidate. authorityngr.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Wike‑backed PDP faction said the INEC list ends speculation and vindicates the party’s leadership. theglittersonline.com.ng · primanews.org · www.thecable.ng