{
  "id": 7182119,
  "title": "Meet the 10 youngest presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/meet-the-10-youngest-presidential-candidates-for-nigerias-2027",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-13T20:48:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/13/meet-the-10-youngest-presidential-candidates-for-nigerias-2027-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election will see a diverse group of candidates, with 10 of the contenders being the youngest. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released its final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates on September 12, 2026. While the race is dominated by older politicians, including 79-year-old Atiku Abubakar and 74-year-old incumbent President Bola Tinubu, the younger contenders bring fresh perspectives to the political arena. Moses Olusoji Adebisi, 35, of the Democratic Liberty Alliance (DLA), is the youngest presidential hopeful. Two other candidates are aged 43 and 44, with the rest falling in their late 40s and 50s. Among the female candidates, Ada Elizabeth Frederick Okwori, 43, from the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Nkem Esther Okereke, 43, from the National Rescue Movement (NRM), add a notable presence. The educational backgrounds of these younger candidates vary, ranging from secondary school and undergraduate qualifications to master’s degrees and doctorates. Omoyele Sowore, 55, is another prominent name among the younger presidential contenders. He is set to run for his third consecutive election cycle as the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC). Sowore has been advocating for major political and institutional changes, targeting issues such as corruption, unemployment, and poor governance. His campaign focuses on revolutionary change, positioning the AAC as the genuine opposition. Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo, 54, represents the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and has previously contested in the 2023 presidential election. Adebayo’s campaign emphasizes economic hardship, insecurity, and the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians, with a four-year agenda covering various sectors like security, healthcare, and education. Peter Ada Agada, 54, is a member of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and is among the youngest contenders. His candidacy represents another alternative political platform in the 2027 contest. Yusuf Kabiru, 54, is the presidential candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) and runs alongside Peace Egobia Ofordile for vice-president. Kabiru’s qualifications include the First School Leaving Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate, and a National Diploma. Finally, Sunday Adenuga, 52, is the presidential candidate of the Boot Party. His campaign addresses issues such as agriculture, food security, rural infrastructure, and employment in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race will feature a mix of experienced politicians, former office holders, activists and a smaller but notable group of younger contenders seeking to break into the country’s highest political office.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates released on September 12, 2026, listed 18…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}