INEC Releases Nineteen 2027 Presidential Candidates’ Names, Credentials

The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the personal particulars and credentials of the 19 presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general election, paving the way for campaigns starting on August 19.

Publication of the candidates’ Form EC9 is a statutory requirement under Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates the commission to display the personal particulars of candidates after receiving their nomination forms.

The process allows members of the public and eligible persons to scrutinize the information submitted by candidates.

According to the list displayed by INEC on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu will fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress with Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and picked former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate.

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, with former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, nominated as his vice-presidential candidate.

The publication also contains the educational qualifications, dates of birth, occupations, and other personal information submitted by the candidates ahead of the August 19 commencement of presidential campaigns.