The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the list, unveiled on Saturday, features candidates from various political parties across several states.
Key highlights:
- Abia: Alex Otti (LP, 61), Eric Opah (APC, 55), Kalu Kalu Agu (ADC, 53), Kelechi Anosike (PDP, 52), Uchechukwu Ijioma (APGA, 52)
- Lagos: Kadri Hamzat (APC, 62), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (ADC, 43), Oluwapemilerin Odunaike (LP, 49)
- Kano: Abba Kabir Yusuf (APC, 63), Ibrahim Ali Amin (ADC, 62), Muhammad Bukar (NNPP, 58)
- Rivers: Kingsley Chinda (APC, 60), Samuel Ejekwu (PDP, 60), Gabriel Pidomson (ADC, 56), Chima Boms (LP, 59)
- Enugu: Peter Mbah (APC, 54), Uchechukwu Nnaji (PDP, 63), Chinyeaka Ohaa (NDC, 65)
- Ebonyi: Francis Nwifuru (APC, 51), Odii Chukwuma (PDP, 51), Splendour Eze (LP, 46)
- Benue: Hyacinth Alia (APC, 60), Michael Aondoakaa (PDP, 64), Mathias Byuan (LP, 51)
- Ogun: Solomon Adeola (APC, 57), Jimi Lawal (ADC, 66)
The list also includes candidates from other states, among them Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Niger, Ondo and Osun.
INEC has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027, while the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold on February 6, 2027.
CDA News Nigeria reports that political parties and supporters are expected to step up campaign activities as the election timetable advances.
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