Nigeria's 2027 Elections Set for January 16, Candidates Announced
As of October 12, 2026, there are 96 days until Nigeria's 2027 general elections, set for January 16, 2027. Voters will elect the president and members of both the Senate and House of Representatives on this date.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is actively preparing for the elections, which will also include Governorship and State House of Assembly elections on February 6, 2027. INEC previously revised the election timetable in February 2026, moving the presidential election date from February 20, 2027, to January 16, 2027.
Incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking re-election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Vice President Kashim Shettima. His main opponents are Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with running mate Rotimi Amaechi, and Peter Obi, who is running on a coalition platform (NDC) with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
INEC has published the list of candidates and is set to announce further important dates.
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