List of governorship, state Assembly candidates for display on Saturday
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to display the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship and state assembly elections. The commission is also finalizing the list for presidential and national assembly candidates.
Why it matters
Transparency in candidate lists is a critical component of the electoral process in Nigeria's developing democracy.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to display the list of candidates of the 22 political parties for the February 6, 2027 governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday. Final list of Presidential and National Assembly candidates is expected to be ready on September 12. The governorship election will take place in 28 states of the federation, and that of the state Houses of Assembly in the 36 states of the federation. Read Also: Presidency: Atiku lacks basic understanding of own petrol subsidy proposal The governorship election will not take place in Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, Edo, Bayelsa, Anambra, Imo and Kogi states. Related News INEC to display 2027 governorship, Assembly candidates’ list Saturday Does non-submission of primary, secondary certificates disqualify a presidential candidate?
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