Youngest Candidates for Nigeria's 2027 Presidential Election

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a final list of 18 presidential candidates. Among these candidates, the youngest is 35-year-old Moses Olusoji Adebisi, representing the Democratic Liberty Alliance (DLA).

Adebisi holds a First School Leaving Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate, and a Bachelor of Science degree. He will run alongside his 35-year-old running mate, Nafisat Usaku Abubakar.

The list also includes Sunday Chibuzo Okereke of the Labour Party, aged 43, who has an extensive educational background, including a PhD. Okereke will contest with Hajja Bintu Konto as his vice-presidential candidate.

The candidates' ages range from 35 to 79, with Adebisi being the only contender below 40, highlighting a significant age gap compared to older politicians in the race.