INEC Registers 100 Candidates for Kwara National Assembly Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 100 candidates to contest for seats in the National Assembly during the 2027 general election in Kwara state. The final list, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, reveals that 35 candidates will compete for three Senate seats.
There are 11 candidates each from Kwara North and South districts, and 13 candidates from Kwara Central district. Leading candidates include the incumbent governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of the ruling APC and Senator Saliu Mustapha, who is now contesting under the opposition PDP.
A total of 13 political parties are participating in the senatorial elections. Among the candidates, seven are female, with ages ranging from 36 to 72.
Additionally, 65 candidates from 12 different political parties are contesting for six House of Representatives seats across various federal constituencies in the state.
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