INEC Releases Final List of Candidates for 2027 Elections

On September 13, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the final list of candidates eligible to contest in the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027. The list includes President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), among others.

A total of 18 political parties have fielded candidates for the presidential and vice-presidential positions. Other notable candidates include Rufai Adekunle of Action Alliance (AA), Abbas-Bin Aliyu of Action Democratic Party (ADP), and Sowore Omoyele of African Action Congress (AAC).

The youngest candidate is Moses Olusoji Adebisi of the Democratic Labour Alliance (DLA), aged 35. The list also includes candidates for the National Assembly elections, with significant figures like Adams Oshiomhole and Hope Uzodimma cleared to participate.

In Kogi State, former governor Yahaya Bello will compete against 12 candidates for the Kogi Central Senatorial District ticket.