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Nigeria Election 2027

The race for Aso Rock begins. Track candidates, polling trends, live updates, and everything shaping Nigeria next chapter.

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Saturday, February 28, 2027 — Presidential & National Assembly Elections
Election News
Live Updates
14:32INEC announces deployment of 180,000 new biometric voter verification devices for 2027 pollsElectoral Reform13:15Dr. Amina Bello unveils manifesto: "A New Deal for Every Nigerian" in Abuja rallyCampaign11:48APC National Convention confirms Chief Okafor as presidential flag bearerParty Politics10:22European Union observer mission pre-deployment assessment begins in Lagos and AbujaInternational09:05Labour Party launches nationwide voter registration drive targeting 5 million youth votersCampaign08:30Senate passes amended Electoral Act prohibiting vote-buying with penalties up to 10 years imprisonmentLegislation
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Major Candidates
98.5M
Registered Voters
176,846
Polling Units
18
Political Parties
The Contenders

Presidential Candidates

Meet the five leading candidates vying to lead Nigeria into its next chapter.

Dr. Amina Bello
Progressive Democratic Party (PDP)

Dr. Amina Bello

Former Minister of Finance

15 years in public service, led economic reform agenda

Economic RecoveryWomen EmpowermentEducation Reform
Polling Average
34.2%
Chief Emmanuel Okafor
All Progressives Congress (APC)

Chief Emmanuel Okafor

Governor of Lagos State

Two-term governor, infrastructure development champion

InfrastructureSecurityJob Creation
Polling Average
31.8%
Prof. Ngozi Adeyemi
Labour Party (LP)

Prof. Ngozi Adeyemi

Former Vice Chancellor

Academic leader, anti-corruption advocate

Anti-CorruptionHealthcareYouth Employment
Polling Average
18.5%
Alhaji Ibrahim Danjuma
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)

Alhaji Ibrahim Danjuma

Senator, Kano Central

Three-term senator, agricultural reform advocate

AgricultureNorthern DevelopmentPoverty Reduction
Polling Average
9.7%
Barr. Chidi Nwosu
African Democratic Congress (ADC)

Barr. Chidi Nwosu

Human Rights Attorney

Leading constitutional lawyer, civil society leader

Rule of LawElectoral ReformPress Freedom
Polling Average
5.8%
The Numbers

Polling Trends

Aggregated from five major polling organizations. Updated monthly.

5-Month Polling Trajectory

Dr. Amina BelloCurrent: 34.2%
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Chief Emmanuel OkaforCurrent: 31.8%
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May 2026
Prof. Ngozi AdeyemiCurrent: 18.5%
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May 2026

Latest Poll of Polls

Bello34.2%
Okafor31.8%
Adeyemi18.5%
Danjuma9.7%
Nwosu5.8%

Margin of error: ±2.5% | Sample size: 4,200 | Fieldwork: Apr 15 — May 2, 2026

The X-Factor

23%

Undecided Voters

These voters could swing the election. Youth voters (18-35) make up 60% of this bloc.

What is at Stake

Key Election Issues

The topics dominating voter conversations and candidate debates.

Economy & Cost of Living

Nigeria faces persistent inflation above 18%, a volatile naira, and rising unemployment. Candidates are proposing different fiscal strategies to stabilize prices and create jobs.

Inflation: 18.2% | Unemployment: 33.3% | GDP Growth: 4.2%

Security & National Defense

Banditry in the northwest, separatist tensions in the southeast, and farmer-herder conflicts continue to threaten lives and economic activity across the country.

Security Budget: ₦3.2T | Displaced Persons: 3.6M | Fatalities (2025): 4,200+

Electoral Integrity

Voter confidence remains fragile. INEC is under pressure to deliver a credible, transparent election with real-time result transmission and biometric verification.

Registered Voters: 98.5M | Turnout (2023): 29% | Polling Units: 176,846

Healthcare & Education

With only 5% of GDP spent on health and education combined, Nigerians are demanding expanded access to quality public services, especially in rural areas.

Health Budget: 4.2% of GDP | Literacy Rate: 62% | Out-of-School: 13.5M
The Road Ahead

Election Timeline

June 2026

Party Primaries Complete

All 18 registered parties must conclude delegate and direct primaries.

July 2026

INEC Candidate Registration

Official submission of presidential and vice-presidential nominees.

Oct 2026

Campaign Season Officially Opens

Nationwide campaigning begins with regulated spending caps.

Dec 2026

Final Voter Register Published

The definitive list of 98.5 million eligible voters is released.

Feb 14, 2027

Campaign Silence Period

48-hour pre-election restriction on public campaigning begins.

Feb 28, 2027

Election Day

Presidential, Senate, and House of Representatives elections held nationwide.

Mar 3, 2027

Results Announcement

INEC announces and publishes certified election results.

May 29, 2027

Inauguration Day

Swearing-in of the President and Vice President of Nigeria.

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