Meet two women on 2027 presidential ballot challenging Tinubu, Atiku, Obi
Meet Ada Okwori and Esther Nkem Okereke, the only two women among 18 presidential candidates cleared by INEC to contest the 2027 election in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-two-women-on-2027-presidential-ballot-challenging-tinubu-atiku-obi/
Two women are set to challenge President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi on the 2027 presidential ballot. Ada Okwori and Esther Nkem Okereke are the only two female candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Okwori, representing the National Democratic Party, will run alongside her vice-presidential pick Uchenna Anthony Chukwuemeka.
Okereke, from the National Rescue Movement, will be accompanied by Nasir Muhammed Sulaiman. Both women have proposed policies aimed at improving education, security, and other key sectors. The presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027.
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