Is this the final INEC list of 2027 presidential candidates?

No. This page tracks source-backed nominations, declarations, and watchlist status. INEC publication after party filing remains the official final list.

How often is this page updated?

The page is updated whenever CivicNG verifies new candidate filings, nominations, or status changes from source-backed records.

2027 PRESIDENTIAL TRACKER

List of 2027 Presidential Candidates in Nigeria and Their Parties

This page is an evidence-backed CivicNG list of current presidential contenders, their party labels, and declaration status boundaries. It is not a substitute for the final INEC publication.

6 tracked presidential figures1 party nominee0 officially declaredLast verified: 24 May 2026

How to read this candidate list

This page is built for searchers who want a quick candidate-party list while preserving civic trust. CivicNG separates sourced status signals from formal INEC candidacy.

Only source-backed names appear here. No speculative placeholders are added to inflate the list.
Party nominee or declared status does not replace final INEC publication after filing windows.
Each row links to evidence and the candidate profile when CivicNG has published one.

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Latest CivicNG verification snapshot: 24 May 2026

Candidate	Party	Status	Evidence	Last verified
Bola Ahmed Tinubu	APC	Party nominee	State House: The President Wikipedia: Bola Tinubu	24 May 2026
Atiku Abubakar	ADC	Expected to run	Official website Wikipedia: Atiku Abubakar	21 May 2026
Peter Obi	NDC	Expected to run	Official website Wikipedia: Peter Obi	21 May 2026
Rabiu Kwankwaso	NDC	Expected to run	Wikipedia: Rabiu Kwankwaso BBC profile	9 May 2026
Nyesom Wike	PDP / TBD	Rumoured	Wikipedia: Nyesom Wike BBC Pidgin profile	9 May 2026
Rotimi Amaechi	APC / TBD	Rumoured	Wikipedia: Rotimi Amaechi Premium Times: Amaechi graduates with law degree	9 May 2026

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Party nominee

APC

Last verified: 24 May 2026

Atiku Abubakar

Expected to run

ADC

Last verified: 21 May 2026

Peter Obi

Expected to run

NDC

Last verified: 21 May 2026

Rabiu Kwankwaso

Expected to run

NDC

Last verified: 9 May 2026

Nyesom Wike

Rumoured

PDP / TBD

Last verified: 9 May 2026

Rotimi Amaechi

Rumoured

APC / TBD

Last verified: 9 May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is this the final INEC candidate list?

No. Final official candidate publication follows party primaries and INEC filing windows, including the presidential nomination window (June 27 - July 11, 2026).

Why do some candidates show expected or rumoured status?

CivicNG separates confirmed party-ticket signals from broader political watchlists. Status labels communicate uncertainty instead of presenting speculation as settled fact.

Related 2027 pages

Declaration tracker

Status by race: nominee, declared, expected, or rumoured.

2027 election hub

Timeline milestones and election schedule context.

Electoral calendar

Official windows for campaigns, filings, and polling dates.

This list tracks current public status and can change during primaries, substitutions, and formal INEC validation. Check this page and linked profiles for new evidence-backed updates.

Last verified snapshot: 24 May 2026Presidential election date: January 16, 2027

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