2027 Elections

Nigeria 2027 General Election

Key Dates (per INEC, Electoral Act 2026)

  • Presidential and National Assembly elections: Saturday, January 16, 2027.
  • Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections: Saturday, February 6, 2027.
  • Party primaries: April 23 – May 30, 2026 (concluded).
  • Presidential/National Assembly campaigns: from August 19, 2026 (ongoing).
  • Governorship/State Assembly campaigns: from September 9, 2026 (ongoing).

APC Presidential Candidate

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR — won the APC direct presidential primary of May 23, 2026 with over 10.9 million votes; declared winner May 24, 2026 by the Primary Election Committee Chairman, Senator Pius Anyim.

The Field

INEC has published the final list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates, including President Bola Tinubu (APC), former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar (ADC) and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi (NDC).

Voter Guide

Q: When are the elections?
A: January 16 and February 6, 2027.
Q: How do I vote?
A: Registered voters vote in person with a valid Permanent Voter Card (PVC) at their assigned polling unit; accreditation uses INEC’s BVAS device. Confirm your polling unit through INEC’s official voter verification channels.

The Legal Framework

The election is governed by the Electoral Act 2026. On September 24, 2026, the Supreme Court (INEC v. Zenith Labour Party) confirmed that parties must submit digital membership registers to INEC ahead of primaries and conventions.