List Of 2027 Presidential Candidates And Parties

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race has begun to take shape as major political parties unveil their candidates ahead of the January 16, 2027, election.

Naija News reports that the candidates emerged from primary elections conducted across the country, while others were selected through consensus.

However, the process has sparked controversy among some parties, with dissatisfied aspirants and stakeholders raising concerns about the conduct of primaries and nomination procedures.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had fixed May 30 as the deadline for political parties to complete primaries and resolve disputes arising from the nomination process.

The commission warned that parties that failed to comply with the timetable risked losing the opportunity to field candidates in the election.

The development signals a new phase in the contest, as parties now shift attention to nationwide consultations, alliance-building and preparations for full-scale campaigns.

Candidates So Far

Some of the presidential candidates so far include President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Sandy Onor of the Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Former President Goodluck Jonathan emerged from the Tanimu Turaki-backed PDP faction, while former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar emerged from the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction.

Another ADC faction produced Dumebi Kachikwu.

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has Donald Duke as its candidate, while Omoyele Sowore emerged on the platform of the African Action Congress.

Adewole Adebayo is the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), while the Shehu Gabam-led SDP faction produced Abimbola Akeem Atanda.

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, emerged as the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), while Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, emerged as the candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)

Other candidates include Aliyu Bin Abbas of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of the Accord Party (A) and Dr Chibuzo Okereke of the Labour Party.

With the emergence of candidates, political parties are expected to intensify consultations ahead of the general election.

The weeks ahead may also see more negotiations, coalition talks and legal challenges arising from disputed primaries.