Faces that will shape 2027 presidential election
Since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) blew the whistle for the presidential and National Assembly campaigns on Wednesday, many people have become curious to know other presidential candidates beyond those who make the headlines. INEC has confirmed there are 19 presidential candidates and their running mates whose names have been uploaded on the commission’s […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed 19 presidential candidates and their running mates who are ready to contest the 2027 Nigerian presidential elections. Bola Tinubu, the current president, is seeking a second term and has chosen Kashim Shettima as his running mate. Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, is contesting for the African Democratic Congress, with Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate.
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate. Other candidates include Senator Sandy Onor from the Peoples Democratic Party, whose running mate is Umaru Babagida, and Omoyele Sowore, an activist and founder of Sahara Reporters, who is running with Magaji Haruna Garba.
Donald Duke, a former governor of Cross River State, is joining the race under the Peoples Redemption Party, with Buba Musa as his running mate.
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