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Presidential candidates, 2027

All Progressives CongressBola Tinubu
President of Nigeria since 2023
For President, 2027
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African Democratic CongressAtiku Abubakar
Vice President 1999 to 2007
For President, 2027
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Nigeria Democratic CongressPeter Obi
Governor of Anambra 2006 to 2014
For President, 2027
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Peoples Democratic PartySandy Onor
Senator for Cross River Central 2019 to 2023
For President, 2027
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Labour PartyChibuzo Okereke
Governance and legislative policy expert
For President, 2027
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Allied Peoples MovementSeyi Makinde
Governor of Oyo since 2019
For President, 2027
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Action AllianceRufai Adekunle Omo-Aje
Action Alliance
For President, 2027
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African Action CongressOmoyele Sowore
African Action Congress
For President, 2027
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Action Democratic PartyAbbas-Bin Aliyu
Action Democratic Party
For President, 2027
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Action Peoples PartyYusuf Kabiru
Action Peoples Party
For President, 2027
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Boot PartyAdenuga Sunday
Boot Party
For President, 2027
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Democratic Leadership AllianceAdebisi Moses Olusoji
Democratic Leadership Alliance
For President, 2027
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National Democratic PartyOkwori Ada Elizabeth Fredrick
National Democratic Party
For President, 2027
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National Rescue MovementOkereke Nkem Esther
National Rescue Movement
For President, 2027
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Peoples Redemption PartyDuke Donald
Peoples Redemption Party
For President, 2027
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Social Democratic PartyAdebayo Adewole Ebenezer
Social Democratic Party
For President, 2027
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Young Progressives PartyAgada Peter Ada
Young Progressives Party
For President, 2027
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Zenith Labour PartyNwanyanwu Daniel Daberechukwu
Zenith Labour Party
For President, 2027
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Running mates, 2027

All Progressives CongressKashim Shettima
Vice President since 2023
Running mate, 2027
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African Democratic CongressRotimi Amaechi
Former Rivers governor and transport minister
Running mate, 2027
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Nigeria Democratic CongressRabiu Musa Kwankwaso
Former Kano governor
Running mate, 2027
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Peoples Democratic PartyUmaru Babangida
Peoples Democratic Party
Running mate, 2027
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Labour PartyKonto Hajja Bintu
Labour Party
Running mate, 2027
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Allied Peoples MovementMusa Lawal Daura
Allied Peoples Movement
Running mate, 2027
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Action AllianceShehu Hussaini
Action Alliance
Running mate, 2027
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African Action CongressMagashi Haruna Garba
African Action Congress
Running mate, 2027
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Action Democratic PartyIke Chinazam
Action Democratic Party
Running mate, 2027
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Action Peoples PartyOfordile Peace Egobia
Action Peoples Party
Running mate, 2027
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Boot PartyMustapha Usman Turaki
Boot Party
Running mate, 2027
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Democratic Leadership AllianceAbubakar Nafisat Usaku
Democratic Leadership Alliance
Running mate, 2027
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National Democratic PartyChukwuemeka Uchenna Anthony
National Democratic Party
Running mate, 2027
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National Rescue MovementSulaiman Nasir Muhammed
National Rescue Movement
Running mate, 2027
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Peoples Redemption PartyRabiu Kabiru
Peoples Redemption Party
Running mate, 2027
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Social Democratic PartyBugaje Usman Muhammed
Social Democratic Party
Running mate, 2027
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Young Progressives PartyKey Patience Ndidi
Young Progressives Party
Running mate, 2027
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Zenith Labour PartyHassan Khalid
Zenith Labour Party
Running mate, 2027
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Lagos governorship candidates, 2027

All Progressives CongressObafemi Hamzat
Deputy Governor of Lagos since 2019
For Governor, 2027
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African Democratic CongressGbadebo Rhodes-Vivour
Architect and 2023 runner-up
For Governor, 2027
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Nigeria Democratic CongressFunso Doherty
Former investment banker
For Governor, 2027
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Peoples Democratic PartyAdedeji Doherty
Former Lagos PDP chairman
For Governor, 2027
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Labour PartyOlurotimi Odunaike
Labour Party
For Governor, 2027
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Allied Peoples MovementAdeoye Adelaja Azeez
Allied Peoples Movement
For Governor, 2027
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AccordSowore Otitoloju Robert
Accord
For Governor, 2027
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Action AllianceSalawu Kamarudeen
Action Alliance
For Governor, 2027
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African Action CongressSol-Nuyi Oluwadamola Adesoca
African Action Congress
For Governor, 2027
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Action Democratic PartyBolaji Nasir Adewale
Action Democratic Party
For Governor, 2027
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Action Peoples PartyAdeyemi Abiola
Action Peoples Party
For Governor, 2027
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National Democratic PartyObadia Akinola
National Democratic Party
For Governor, 2027
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New Nigeria Peoples PartyOnifade Ademoyegun Taiwo
New Nigeria Peoples Party
For Governor, 2027
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National Rescue MovementOnigbokun Ademola Joseph
National Rescue Movement
For Governor, 2027
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Social Democratic PartyOlaniyi Olufemi
Social Democratic Party
For Governor, 2027
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Young Progressives PartyTaiwo Temitope Elijah
Young Progressives Party
For Governor, 2027
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Zenith Labour PartyPeter Helen Ojotule
Zenith Labour Party
For Governor, 2027
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Parties

All Progressives CongressGoverning party since 2015.
African Democratic CongressOpposition coalition platform since 2025.
Nigeria Democratic CongressPeter Obi’s party for 2027.
Peoples Democratic PartyHeld the presidency 1999 to 2015.
Labour PartyObi’s 2023 platform; governs Abia.
Allied Peoples MovementSeyi Makinde’s party for 2027.
Accord689 candidates in 2027.
Action Alliance280 candidates in 2027.
African Action Congress213 candidates in 2027.
Action Democratic Party1,077 candidates in 2027.
All Progressives Grand AllianceGoverns Anambra.
Action Peoples Party609 candidates in 2027.
Boot Party70 candidates in 2027.
Democratic Leadership Alliance261 candidates in 2027.
National Democratic Party465 candidates in 2027.
New Nigeria Peoples Party635 candidates in 2027.
National Rescue Movement635 candidates in 2027.
Peoples Redemption Party432 candidates in 2027.
Social Democratic Party1,312 candidates in 2027.
Youth Party29 candidates in 2027.
Young Progressives Party530 candidates in 2027.
Zenith Labour Party361 candidates in 2027.

Elections

2027 Nigerian general election16 January and 6 February 2027.
2023 Nigerian presidential electionWon by Tinubu. Turnout 26.7%.
Electoral Act 2026The law governing the 2027 polls.
Independent National Electoral CommissionRuns federal and state elections.

States

Abia State17 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Adamawa State21 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Akwa Ibom State31 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Anambra State21 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Bauchi State20 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Bayelsa State8 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Benue State23 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Borno State27 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Cross River State18 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Delta State25 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Ebonyi State13 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Edo State18 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Ekiti State16 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Enugu State17 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Federal Capital Territory6 area councils, 1 senatorial district.Gombe State11 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Imo State27 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Jigawa State27 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Kaduna State23 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Kano State44 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Katsina State34 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Kebbi State21 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Kogi State21 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Kwara State16 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Lagos State20 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Nasarawa State13 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Niger State25 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Ogun State20 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Ondo State18 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Osun State30 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Oyo State33 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Plateau State17 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Rivers State23 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Sokoto State23 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Taraba State16 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Yobe State17 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.Zamfara State14 LGAs, 3 senatorial districts.

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