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Published candidate profiles for Nigeria, with governorship coverage across the states.

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8 published for Nigeria, listed alphabetically

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Portrait of Abubakar, Atiku

Abubakar, Atiku Published profile

ADC

Portrait of Adebayo, Adewole

Adebayo, Adewole Published profile

Portrait of Makinde, Seyi

Makinde, Seyi Published profile

Portrait of Obi, Peter

Obi, Peter Published profile

Okereke, Chibuzo Published profile

Onor, Sandy Published profile

Portrait of Sowore, Omoyele

Sowore, Omoyele Published profile

Portrait of Tinubu, Bola Ahmed

Tinubu, Bola Ahmed Published profile

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Nigeria

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Published profiles: 8
Election year: 2027
User poll responses: 2

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Who do you think will win the 2027 Nigeria presidential election?

Choose one candidateAbubakar, Atiku · ADC0.0%Adebayo, Adewole · SDP50.0%Makinde, Seyi · APM0.0%Obi, Peter · NDC50.0%Okereke, Chibuzo · LP0.0%Onor, Sandy · PDP0.0%Sowore, Omoyele · AAC0.0%Tinubu, Bola Ahmed · APC0.0%

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News reportThe Nation28 May 2026

Osun 2026 governorship election: 14 candidates listed for 15 August poll

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