Candidate Profiles

Incumbent President of Nigeria and former Governor of Lagos State. A political strategist widely credited with building modern Lagos and a dominant figure in Nigerian politics for over two decades. His administration has pursued economic reforms including fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification.

Former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007), businessman and serial presidential aspirant. Known for advocating private-sector-led growth, restructuring and economic liberalization.

Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate who galvanized a massive youth-driven 'Obidient' movement. A businessman and investor known for fiscal discipline, frugal governance, and emphasis on production over consumption economics.

Senator representing Cross River Central and the PDP's 2023 Cross River gubernatorial candidate. A lawyer and legislator known for constituency development work and legislative advocacy on education and Niger Delta issues.

Human rights activist, journalist and founder of Sahara Reporters. A long-standing critic of corruption and impunity, he ran for president in 2019 and 2023 on a #TakeItBack reform platform.

Former two-term Governor of Cross River State (1999–2007) widely respected for transforming Calabar into a model city and pioneering eco-tourism in Nigeria. A lawyer and technocrat known for clean governance and infrastructural development.

Lawyer, gender-equity advocate and NDP flagbearer campaigning on women's political inclusion, social protection and grassroots economic empowerment.

Youth-movement organiser and YPP flagbearer focused on digital economy jobs, youth representation and reforming Nigeria's education-to-employment pipeline.

Businessman and Action Alliance flagbearer running on a jobs-first platform anchored on manufacturing revival, power sector fixes and small-business support.

Boot Party flagbearer campaigning on agriculture-led growth, rural infrastructure and food security as the fastest route to mass employment.

DLA flagbearer advancing a civil-liberties and constitutional reform agenda, with emphasis on police accountability and judicial independence.

ZLP flagbearer from a labour-movement tradition, campaigning on workers' welfare, living wages and industrial policy.

Medical doctor, public health expert and Labour Party flagbearer following internal realignment ahead of the 2027 cycle.

NRM flagbearer presenting an all-female ticket built around social welfare, child protection and community health delivery.

Northern politician and reform advocate contesting on the ADP platform with a focus on youth empowerment, agricultural modernization and northern industrial revival.

NNPP flagbearer from the North-East campaigning on security stabilisation, humanitarian recovery and education access in conflict-affected communities.

Lagos-based lawyer, businessman and philanthropist who ran as the SDP presidential candidate in 2023. Known for detailed, policy-heavy interviews and a welfarist economic vision.

Governor of Oyo State (2019–2027), engineer and businessman. Recognized for sustained investments in education, healthcare and rural roads, and for running an inclusive G5 alliance.

APP flagbearer campaigning on public-sector efficiency, transparent budgeting and devolving service delivery to local governments.