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#NigeriaDecides 2027

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027, with campaigns set to open on August 19, 2026.

The race also features a significant split within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), now divided into two factions backing different presidential candidates, a leadership dispute that remains legally unresolved. and comply fully with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

Top Presidential Candidate Profile

Bola Ahmed Tinubu is Nigeria's incumbent President and a former Governor of Lagos State. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria's most influential political strategists.

BOLA AHMED TINUBU (AP)

Key Campaign Promises

  • Continue and consolidate ongoing economic reforms
  • Infrastructure expansion
  • Security improvement
  • Job creation & youth empowerment
  • Energy Security and Grid Stability
  • Agricultural and Food Security
Atiku Abubakar is a businessman, philanthropist and former Vice President of Nigeria. A prominent figure in Nigerian politics for more than three decades, 2027 marks his sixth presidential bid.

ATIKU ABUBAKAR (ADC)

Key Campaign Promises

  • Economic Recovery
  • Security Reform
  • Education and Human Capital
  • Inclusivity and Youth Mentorship
  • Private-sector-led economic growth
  • Poverty reduction
Peter Obi is a businessman, economist and former Governor of Anambra State. He became a major national political figure during the 2023 election through the youth-driven Obidient movement.

PETER GREGORY OBI (NDC)

Key Campaign Promises

  • Increase electricity generation and distribution by at least 10,000MW within four years
  • Tackle corruption & reduce the cost of governance
  • Address insecurity
  • Agricultural and Regional Economic Focus
  • Transform the economy and create jobs
  • Poverty Reduction
Omoyele Sowore is a human rights activist, journalist and founder of Sahara Reporters. He has contested previous presidential elections and is known for his anti-corruption and pro-democracy activism.

OMOYELE SOWORE (AAC)

Key Campaign Promises

  • Constitutional and Systemic Reform
  • Free and Compulsory Education
  • Public Housing Scheme
  • Overhaul of the Energy Sector
  • Security Overhaul
Donald Duke is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He governed Cross River State from 1999 to 2007 and is widely credited with transforming Calabar into one of Nigeria's most tourism-friendly cities.

DONALD DUKE (PRP)

Key Campaign Promises

  • Economic growth
  • Tourism development
  • Infrastructure & Investment
  • Improved governance standards
  • Merit-Based Governance
  • Social Equality
Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State, engineer and businessman. He is often cited among Nigeria's highest-performing governors and enters the race as a candidate outside the major traditional parties.

SEYI MAKINDE (APM)

Key Campaign Promises

  • Economic Revitalisation
  • Infrastructure Expansion
  • Human Capital Development
  • Improve national security through institutional reforms
  • Electoral Integrity & Governance
Sandy is a Nigerian academic, author, and former Senator. He was known for his work in academia and public service.

SANDY ONOR (PDP)
Abdulrahman Mohammed faction

Key Campaign Promises

  • Tackling Insecurity Through Rural Poverty Eradication
  • Economic recovery
  • Restoring Local Government Autonomy
  • Democratic reforms
  • National Unity
Goodluck Jonathan served as Nigeria's President between 2010 and 2015 after previously serving as Governor of Bayelsa State and Vice President.

GOODLUCK JONATHAN (PDP)
Kabiru Turaki faction

Declared in absentia with no formal statement from the candidate yet.

Other Candidates

ADEWOLE ADEBAYO
Social Democratic Party (SDP)

CHIBUZO OKEREKE
Labour Party (LP)

ESTHER NKEM OKEREKE
National Rescue Movement (NRM)

GBENGA OLAWEPO-HASHIM
Accord Party (AP)

ADEKUNLE RUFAI OMOAJE
Party: Action Alliance (AA)

ANITA ZUGWAI-CHUKWU
Young Progressives Party (YPP)

ALIYU BIN ABBAS
Action Democratic Party (ADP)

Osun Decides: August 8, 2026

Osun State will choose its governor for the next four years on August 15, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared a streamlined field of 6 political parties to participate on the ballot. This follows a highly unique landscape where major traditional parties like the PDP and LP are completely absent from the final ballot due to internal registration realignments. Voting will take place in 3,763 active polling units across all 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

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Major Candidate Profile

Ademola is a Nigerian politician and businessman, current Executive Governor of Osun State since 2022. He previously served as an Executive Director at Guinness Nigeria Plc (1992–1999). Subsequently, between 2001 and 2016, he functioned as the Group Executive Director of Pacific Holdings Limited.

Senator Ademola Adeleke
(Accord Party)

Manifesto/Campaign Promises

  • Youth, Women, and Workers' Empowerment
  • Infrastructure Consolidation
  • Agro-Industrial Expansion
  • Improved Health and Education Access
  • Secured Business Environment
He is a 60-year-old seasoned financial expert and public administrator. He holds a First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), WAEC, and a Higher National Diploma (HND). He is the current Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji
(All Progressives Congress – APC)

Manifesto/Campaign Promises

  • Poverty alleviation through good welfare and job creation
  • Responsive governance
  • Opportunities for economic growth
  • Improved Security
  • Productive Agriculture
  • Education and healthcare delivery
  • Renewed investment in infrastructure
He is a 60-year-old political veteran and academic scholar. He holds an FSLC, SSCE, and an M.Sc. postgraduate degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. He has several academic publications to his credit

Salaam Najeem Folasayo
(African Democratic Congress – ADC)

Manifesto/Campaign Promises

  • Prioritise workers’ welfare
  • Pensioners’ wellbeing
  • Agricultural development
  • Facilitate youth empowerment
  • Quality healthcare
  • Education and investment promotion

Other Candidates

Adegabo Opawoye Yemisi (ADP)
The only female candidate

Olanrewaju Farinloy (AA)
A younger demographic choice for the state’s large youth population at age 40.

Esan Olajide (AAC)
The youngest candidate contesting in the election at age 39.