The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to publish the final list of candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections on September 12, 2026.
The commission is currently putting finishing touches to the list ahead of its scheduled publication, according to reports.
The release is in accordance with Section 32(1) of the 2026 Electoral Act, which requires INEC to publish the final list of candidates at least 60 days before an election.
INEC had earlier released a provisional list containing 19 presidential candidates, alongside their running mates and other relevant details.
The commission also published provisional lists of candidates contesting the Senate and House of Representatives elections.
The presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled to take place on January 16, 2027.
The deadline for political parties to substitute candidates for the presidential and National Assembly elections was August 22, 2026, while parties were given until August 29 to submit the relevant nomination forms.
The publication of candidates’ Form EC9 is also required under Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026. The provision mandates INEC to display the personal particulars of candidates after receiving their nomination forms.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) are expected to field candidates across the 469 National Assembly seats, comprising 109 Senate and 360 House of Representatives seats.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), meanwhile, is expected to contest all 109 senatorial seats and 219 House of Representatives seats.
