Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is beginning to take shape as major political parties unveil their candidates.

The confirmed candidates emerged after primary elections conducted in different parts of the country, while some others emerged through ‘consensus’ affirmation.

The process has, however, not been without controversy. In some parties, dissatisfied aspirants and party stakeholders have raised concerns.

This development signals the beginning of a new phase in the political contest, with parties now shifting focus toward nationwide consultations, alliance-building, and preparations for full-scale campaigns.

The presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027.

According to reports, INEC fixed 30 May as the deadline for political parties to complete primaries and resolve disputes arising from the nomination process.

The electoral commission warned that parties failing to comply with the timetable risk losing the opportunity to field candidates in the elections.

In no particular order, some of the presidential candidates so far are as follows:

All Progressives Congress (APC) – Bola Tinubu

Nyesom Wike-backed PDP – Sandy Onor

Tanimu Turaki-backed PDP – Goodluck Jonathan

David Mark-led faction ADC – Atiku Abubakar

African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction – Kachikwu Dumebi Kachikwu

Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) – Donald Duke

African Action Congress (AAC) – Omoyele Sowore

Social Democratic Party (SDP) – Adewole Adebayo

Shehu Gabam-led SDP – Abimbola Akeem Atanda

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) – Peter Obi

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) – Seyi Makinde

Action Democratic Party (ADP) – Aliyu Bin Abbas

Accord Party (AP) – Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim

Labour Party – Dr. Chibuzo Okereke

(The Nation)

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