Nigeria Decides: 2027 Presidential Race Takes Shape As Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, Jonathan, Others Emerge As Candidates (FULL LIST)

 Nigeria's political landscape is gradually taking shape ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with several political parties already unveiling their candidates following primary elections and consensus arrangements.

While many parties successfully concluded their nomination processes, the exercise was not without controversy. In some cases, aggrieved aspirants and party stakeholders raised concerns over the conduct and outcome of the primaries.

With the emergence of candidates, political parties are now expected to intensify nationwide consultations, coalition talks, and strategic preparations ahead of the official campaign season.

The presidential election is scheduled to hold on January 16, 2027.

According to reports, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed May 30 as the deadline for political parties to conclude their primaries and resolve all disputes arising from the nomination process. 

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

Below are some of the presidential candidates that have emerged so far:

• 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

• Labour Party – Dr. Chibuzo Okereke

As the countdown to the 2027 elections begins, Nigerians will be closely watching how the candidates and their parties position themselves in what is expected to be a highly competitive race for the nation's highest office.