All Presidential candidates and the political parties they represent ( see full list)

With Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election drawing closer, major political parties have begun unveiling their candidates following the conclusion of primary elections and consensus nomination processes across the country.

The emergence of candidates comes ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential poll, as political parties race to meet electoral deadlines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

INEC had fixed May 30 as the deadline for parties to conclude their primaries and resolve all disputes arising from the nomination of candidates.

The electoral body also cautioned that any political party that failed to comply with the timetable could forfeit the opportunity to field candidates in the general election.

Although several parties successfully produced candidates, the nomination process in some cases was marred by disagreements, with aggrieved aspirants and stakeholders challenging outcomes and raising concerns over the conduct of primaries.

Below is a list of presidential candidates who have emerged from various political parties and factions ahead of the 2027 election:

1. Bola Tinubu (All Progressives Congress, APC)

Incumbent President Bola Tinubu secured the presidential ticket of the ruling APC and is expected to seek a second term in office.

2. Sandy Onor (Nyesom Wike-backed PDP)

Former Cross River governorship candidate Sandy Onor emerged as the presidential candidate of the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.

3. Goodluck Jonathan (Tanimu Turaki-backed PDP)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was selected as the presidential candidate of another PDP faction associated with former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki.

4. Atiku Abubakar (David Mark-led ADC Faction)

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar clinched the presidential ticket of the faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark.

5. Dumebi Kachikwu (ADC Faction)

Businessman Dumebi Kachikwu also emerged as a presidential candidate under a separate faction of the African Democratic Congress.

6. Donald Duke (Peoples Redemption Party, PRP)

Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke was nominated as the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Redemption Party.

7. Omoyele Sowore (African Action Congress, AAC)

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore secured the presidential ticket of his founded party, African Action Congress.

8. Adewole Adebayo (Social Democratic Party, SDP)

Lawyer and politician Adewole Adebayo emerged as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party.

9. Abimbola Akeem Atanda (Shehu Gabam-led SDP)

Abimbola Akeem Atanda was nominated by the faction of the SDP led by Shehu Gabam.

10. Peter Obi (Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC)

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi emerged as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.

11. Seyi Makinde (Allied Peoples Movement, APM)

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde secured the presidential ticket of the Allied Peoples Movement.

12. Aliyu Bin Abbas (Action Democratic Party, ADP)

Aliyu Bin Abbas emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party.

13. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim (Accord Party, AP)

Businessman and politician Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim was selected to fly the flag of the Accord Party in the 2027 presidential race.

14. Dr. Chibuzo Okereke (Labour Party)

Dr. Chibuzo Okereke emerged as the presidential candidate of the Labour Party ahead of the forthcoming election.

As political realignments continue and legal challenges from aggrieved aspirants are expected in some parties, the list of candidates may still face scrutiny before the commencement of the official campaign season for the 2027 general election.