The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars and credentials of 19 presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general election.
The publication of Form EC9 meets the statutory requirement under Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026.
It allows the public to scrutinise the information submitted by candidates ahead of the official start of presidential campaigns on August 19, 2026.
According to the list displayed on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu will contest on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and selected former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate.
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi is the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his vice-presidential nominee.
Full list of presidential candidatesBola Tinubu –
