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Nigeria Finalizes 18 Candidates for 2027 Presidential Race

By Geopolitics Desk · 2026-09-12 · Updated 2026-09-12 19:24 UTC
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INEC has officially released the definitive list of 18 presidential candidates for the 2027 election, featuring key figures such as President Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The vote is now scheduled for January 16, 2027, with the full slate of contenders and their running mates confirmed after the conclusion of party primaries.

  • According to the latest report from GN auto geopolitics/africa: Nigeria elections, the finalized roster includes President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and two female contenders, Ada Elizabeth Frederick Okwori and Nkem Esther Okereke. The commission has also confirmed the election schedule, setting the presidential vote for January 16, 2027, following the revised timetable established under the Electoral Act 2026.

    Source: Channels Television

  • The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the definitive list of contenders for the upcoming general election, setting the stage for a crowded political contest next year.

    Source: TVC News
Based on reporting by TVC News and Channels Television, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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