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, reports The Nation.
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.
INEC fixed May 30 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
Tanimu Turaki-backed PDP – Goodluck Jonathan
Nyesom Wike-backed PDP – Sandy Onor
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
