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Candidates for 2027 presidential election and their parties

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Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is beginning to take shape as major political parties unveil their candidates. The confirmed candidates emerged from primary elections held in different parts of the country, while others were selected through ‘consensus’ affirmation.

The process, however, has not been without controversy. In some parties, dissatisfied aspirants and party stakeholders have raised concerns.

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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.

The electoral commission warned that parties failing to comply with the timetable risk losing the opportunity to field candidates in the elections.

All Progressives Congress (APC) – Bola Tinubu

Nyesom Wike-backed PDP – Sandy Onor

Tanimu Turaki-backed PDP – Goodluck Jonathan

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

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