FULL LIST: INEC releases final list of 18 presidential candidates for 2027 election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general electi Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-inec-releases-final-list-of-18-presidential-candidates-for-2027-election/
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the final list of presidential candidates and their vice-presidential running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list, signed by Commission Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, includes 18 presidential candidates from 18 different political parties. Sixteen of the presidential candidates are male, with Nigerians Bola Tinubu from the All Progressives Congress and Atiku Abubakar from the African Democratic Congress topping the list.
Two women are also running for president: Ada Elizabeth Fredrick Okwori from the National Democratic Party and Nkem Esther Okereke from the National Rescue Movement. The commission has also released the 14 male and four female vice-presidential candidates.
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