The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

The list, signed by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, contains 18 political parties and their presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The elections are scheduled for January 2027.

According to the document, the All Progressives Congress, APC, is fielding President Bola Tinubu with Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate, with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as his deputy.

The National Democratic Coalition, NDC, is presenting Peter Obi as its flagbearer. His running mate is Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The list also includes two female presidential candidates: Ada Elizabeth Fredrick Okwori of the National Democratic Party, NDP, and Nkem Esther Okereke of the National Rescue Movement, NRM. Four female candidates were also listed for the vice-presidential slot.

INEC further stated that none of the 18 presidential candidates or their running mates indicated any form of disability on their nomination forms.

The publication of the final list sets the stage for campaigns ahead of the January 2027 general elections.