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Nigeria: INEC releases final 2027 election candidate list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, covering both presidential and National Assembly contests. For the presidency, 18 candidates have been cleared, including Bola Tinubu (APC), Atiku Abubakar (ADC), and Peter Obi (NDC).
In the legislative race, 1,303 candidates are competing for the 109 senatorial seats across the country, representing 21 political parties. The list features several high-profile figures seeking to maintain or gain influence, such as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and former Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
A significant shift in the Senate is expected, as the list confirms that 52 of the 109 current senators will not be returning to the 11th National Assembly. While 57 incumbents have been validated to seek another term, the remaining 52 are exiting due to factors such as losing party primaries, pursuing governorship seats, or stepping aside for other party interests.
To support the upcoming electoral cycle, INEC has also initiated training programs for electoral personnel in several states, including Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory, aimed at improving professionalism and voter confidence.
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Adams Oshiomhole · Atiku Abubakar · Bola Tinubu · Godswill Akpabio · Independent National Electoral Commission · Nigeria · Peter Obi
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are 18 presidential candidates on the final list. www.thetidenewsonline.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] INEC released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. oguntoday.com.ng · www.thetidenewsonline.com · matazarising.com · thepodiummedia.com · www.thisdaylive.com · +4 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Peter Obi is a presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). www.thetidenewsonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] 57 serving senators were validated to seek another term in the 11th Senate. matazarising.com · thepodiummedia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2027 presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027. www.thetidenewsonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Atiku Abubakar is a presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). www.thetidenewsonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bola Tinubu is a presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC). www.thetidenewsonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] 52 of the 109 current Senate members will not be on the ballot for the 2027 elections. matazarising.com · thepodiummedia.com · www.worldstagenews.com