Full List Of 2027 Presidential Candidates And Their Parties

A list of 2027 presidential candidates and their parties has emerged.

NewsRain Nigeria reports that as Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race begins, several political parties have concluded their presidential primaries or unveiled candidates for the race.

The candidates emerged from primary elections conducted across the country, while others were selected through consensus.

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.

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The presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027.

Below is a compilation of those who have declared or emerged as presidential candidates so far;

All Progressives Congress (APC) – Bola Tinubu: Tinubu, the incumbent president since 2023, has secured the APC ticket for a second term.

He served as governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007.

Often described as a national leader of the APC, Tinubu played a key role in the party’s formation and in the victory of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.

Wike-backed PDP – Sandy Onor: Senator Sandy Onor represents a faction of the PDP backed by former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike.

Onor served as the senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District from 2019 to 2023.

He was also a former governorship candidate in Cross River State.

Turaki-backed PDP – Goodluck Jonathan: Former President Goodluck Jonathan (2010–2015) has been named in absentia by another PDP faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki.

Jonathan, who rose from Bayelsa State governor to vice president and later president following the death of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, is known for overseeing the 2015 transition of power.

He has not publicly commented extensively on the latest development.

David Mark-led ADC faction – Atiku Abubakar: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (1999–2007) emerged as the presidential candidate of one faction of the ADC.

He is a long-time PDP stalwart and multiple-time presidential contender, including in the 2019 and 2023 elections.

ADC faction – Dumebi Kachikwu: Dumebi Kachikwu leads another faction of the ADC.
Kachikwu gained national political prominence after emerging as the ADC presidential candidate in the 2023 general election.

He is the younger brother of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu.

African Action Congress (AAC) – Omoyele Sowore: Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, journalist, and founder of Sahara Reporters, represents the AAC.

He is a two-time presidential candidate of the party.

Social Democratic Party (SDP) – Adewole Adebayo: Adewole Adebayo has secured the SDP ticket.

A lawyer and businessman, he previously contested for president under the party.

Shehu Gabam-led SDP – Abimbola Akeem Atanda: Abimbola Akeem Atanda represents another SDP faction led by Shehu Gabam.

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) – Peter Obi: Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State from 2006 to 2014, has emerged as the NDC presidential candidate after defecting from the Labour Party.

He has named former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate.

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) – Seyi Makinde: Makinde is the current governor of Oyo State.

Action Democratic Party (ADP) – Aliyu Bin Abbas: Aliyu Bin Abbas is a former political aide to Atiku Abubakar.

Labour Party (LP) – Dr Chibuzo Okereke: Chibuzo Okereke, described as an LP stalwart, is a governance expert, policy strategist and reform advocate.

He serves as a legislative consultant to key committees and ranking members of the National Assembly.

He is also a resident lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Miva Open University, Abuja.

People’s Redemption Party (PRP) – Donald Duke: Duke is a former governor of Cross River State who served from 1999 to 2007.