15 Parties Field Presidential Candidates for 2027 Nigerian Election

Fifteen political parties have successfully nominated their presidential candidates for the 2027 general election, meeting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline. The National Democratic Party (NDP) faces uncertainty as its primary concluded after the stipulated period.

President Bola Tinubu secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, campaigning on economic reforms, infrastructure, security, and job creation. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nomination, vowing to focus on economic revival and national unity. Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, will run for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), promising to boost electricity generation and combat corruption.

Other nominated candidates include Chibuzo Okereke for the Labour Party, who pledged good governance and youth inclusion, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), focusing on economic opportunities and security reforms. Activist Omoyele Sowore was renominated by the African Action Congress (AAC), promising a governance overhaul and anti-corruption measures.

The conclusion of these primaries shifts focus to the campaign season, scheduled to start on August 19, 2026. Candidates are expected to present their platforms on key issues such as economic development, security, and governance.