1,303 Candidates Cleared for 2027 Senate Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the January 2027 National Assembly elections, revealing that 1,303 candidates will contest for 109 senatorial seats. Among these candidates, 1,180 are male and 123 are female, indicating a significant gender disparity in representation.

Notable candidates include Senate President Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa Ibom North-West), Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North), and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North). The list also features Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), among others.

The candidates represent various political parties, including APC, PDP, ADC, NDC, LP, NNPP, and others, highlighting a competitive electoral landscape. The document shows a diverse age range among candidates, with some in their 30s and others in their 60s and 70s, although the gender imbalance remains pronounced.