2027 Presidential

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday, released the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 16, 2027 general elections, formally clearing 18 political parties to participate in the presidential race.

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, much of the debate has centred on the qualifications, antecedents, integrity and eligibility of those seeking the presidency.

Olayinka, who spoke during an interview on Arise News on Friday, said the emergence of 19 presidential candidates had not necessarily translated into 19 serious contenders for the presidency.

SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo says President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the National Peace Accord signing sends a troubling signal about his commitment to peaceful elections. Adebayo questions why the SGF, George Akume, represented Tinubu, arguing that the...

Kwankwaso says an Obi-led administration will end the culture of rewarding political loyalists with public appointments, insisting competence and national interest will determine who serves in government. NDC vice-presidential candidate pledges swift constitution of cabinet after inauguration, arguing...

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied People's Movement (APM) at the party's National Convention in Bauchi Makinde unveiled former Director-General of the Department of State Services (FSS), Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura,...

Concerned National APC Stakeholders Forum tells supporters of President Bola Tinubu that the 2027 re-election campaign must be anchored on performance. Forum inaugurates state coordinators and Tinubu/Shettima Grassroots Canvassers nationwide, charging them to build formidable structures from polling...

Northern political leaders launch Renewed Hope Project 2027, promising overwhelming votes for Tinubu despite growing opposition alliances. Group says Tinubu's student loan scheme, security reforms, digital skills programmes and infrastructure projects have transformed the North. SGF George Akume...

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju says the 2027 presidential election is effectively a foregone conclusion if Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi remain on separate ballots, insisting neither has a realistic route to Aso Rock. Adeyanju argues that only...

August 02, (THEWILL) — In conformity with section 29 (3) of the Electoral Act 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, published the personal particulars of presidential and National Assembly candidates for the January...