Official candidacy requires INEC candidate filing after party primaries. Party primaries begin mid-2026. This page tracks known declarations, expected runners, and credible political rumours across all election types.
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Presidential
Five-time presidential candidate. Has not formally declared but widely expected to contest.
Presidential
Led the Obidient movement in 2023. LP candidacy for 2027 not yet confirmed.
Presidential
NNPP founder and 2023 presidential candidate. Has signalled continued interest.
Presidential
Former transport minister and two-term Rivers governor. Name circulates in presidential speculation.
Presidential
FCT minister and former Rivers governor. Has not declared; remains influential in PDP.
Not Yet Declared
Governorship · Rivers
1st-term governor. High-profile standoff with FCT Minister Wike may shape PDP primaries.
Governorship · Oyo
Won 2023 re-election for a 2nd term — CANNOT run again in 2027. PDP will field a new candidate.
Governorship · Kano
1st-term governor. NNPP stronghold; APC expected to mount a fierce challenge given Kano's size.
Governorship · Enugu
1st-term governor. PDP holds Enugu solidly; expected re-election bid.
Governorship · Abia
1st-term governor. Labour Party's only governor — re-election critical for LP's South East foothold.
Governorship · Kaduna
1st-term governor. Former senator who recaptured Kaduna for APC in 2023.
Governorship · Niger
1st-term governor. Former House Speaker ally; expected to seek second term.
Governorship · Katsina
1st-term governor in Buhari's home state. APC favoured to retain.
Governorship · Lagos
Sanwo-Olu completes his 2nd term — CANNOT run again. Highest-profile open governorship race nationally. No declared candidate yet.
Governorship · Ogun
Dapo Abiodun completes his 2nd term. Multiple APC aspirants already positioning.
Governorship · Bauchi
Bala Mohammed in his 2nd term; PDP will field a successor candidate.
Not Yet Declared
Senate · Akwa Ibom North-West
Senate President since 2023. Expected to defend his seat; outcome shapes Senate leadership succession.
Senate · Abia North
Chief Whip of the Senate. Former Abia governor with a strong business-political base.
Senate · FCT
LP senator for FCT. Progressive voice in the 10th Senate; expected to face an APC challenger.
Senate · Delta North
Businessman-politician with a high media profile. Expected to defend his Delta North seat.
Senate · Borno South
Long-serving senator known for security advocacy in the North East. All 109 Senate seats are up.
Senate · Kogi Central
PDP senator who has faced high-profile suspensions. Eligibility for 2027 subject to outcome of ongoing proceedings.
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