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6 most recentAnita Zugwai Chukwu dropped from active future candidate watchlist
channelstv.com · Sep 12
Dikwa Suleiman Mohammed dropped from active future candidate watchlist
channelstv.com · Sep 12
Samuel M Memeh dropped from active future candidate watchlist
channelstv.com · Sep 12
Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu is nominated as a candidate
vanguardngr.com · Sep 4
Sowore Omoyele Stephen is nominated as a candidate
thecable.ng · Aug 30
Mahadi Aliyu Gusau dropped from active future candidate watchlist
blueprint.ng · Aug 30
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2027 Presidential Election: The Final 18 Candidates and Running Mates
INEC's final presidential list has 18 candidates and 18 running mates. See every ticket, the late changes and the numbers behind the ballot.
17 September 2026 · 7 min
ExplainerWhy Winning a Party Primary Does Not Guarantee a Place on Nigeria's Ballot
NGElections recorded 61 corrections to its 2027 candidate tracker after July. Party factions, portal access and INEC's published lists explain why.
17 September 2026 · 6 min
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