The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) publishes the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for Nigeria’s January 2027 general elections. The list covers the presidential and National Assembly contests and includes candidates from 18 political parties.
Multiple outlets report that the candidates are presented along with their running mates, with the INEC submission signed by Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the commission’s Secretary. Vanguard and Information Nigeria both describe the same overall release and the participation of 18 parties.
Vanguard further highlights prominent presidential contenders by name, including President Bola Tinubu and opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, noting that other candidates from additional parties complete the final roster. The outlets otherwise align on the timing of the election in January 2027 and the existence of a final, published candidate list by INEC.
