The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates contesting the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The list features 10 governorship candidates and their respective running mates, including their names, political parties, ages, genders, and educational qualifications. This marks a significant step towards the election, which is expected to be highly competitive. The candidates have been cleared to contest for the top seat in Lagos State.
The list of candidates includes Sowore Otiotolaju Robert, 58, who is contesting under Party A, with Chinyere Akabueze, 52, as his running mate. Another notable candidate is Salawu Kamarudeen, 47, of the Action Alliance (AA), paired with Ganiu Ismail Samuel, 44. Sol-Nuyi Oluwadamola Adesoca, 55, is listed as the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate, with Samson Emem Efuntola, 46, as his running mate.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, 43, is contesting under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere, 58, as his running mate. Bolaji Nasir Adewale, 73, is the Action Democratic Party (ADP) governorship candidate, running alongside Ojo Olaojo Samuel, 52. These candidates will be vying for the support of Lagos State voters in the upcoming election.
Hamzat Kadri Obafemi, the current deputy governor of Lagos State, 62, is listed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, with James Damilola Sonayon, 42, as his deputy governorship candidate. Adeoye Adelaja Azeez, 45, is contesting under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), with Adenuga Oluwakemi Rahmat, 41, as his running mate.
Adeyemi Abiola, 49, is the Action Peoples Party (APP) governorship candidate, paired with Olaoye Solomon Adekunle, 42. Odunaike Oluwapemilerin Olurotimi, 49, is listed as the Labour Party candidate, with Adele Lateef Adekunle Ayinla, 43, as his deputy governorship candidate. These candidates add to the growing list of aspirants vying for the Lagos State governorship seat.
Doherty Olufunso Adeshina, 58, is contesting under the New Democratic Congress (NDC), with Anmashaun Moriam Tolani, 59, as his running mate. The large number of candidates highlights the interest in the Lagos State governorship election and the competition that lies ahead. Voters will have a wide range of options to choose from in the election.
The release of the final list by INEC marks a crucial step in the electoral process, ensuring that all candidates are eligible and meet the necessary requirements. The election is expected to be closely watched, given the prominence of Lagos State and the number of candidates contesting. The candidates will now begin their campaigns, seeking to win the support of voters in the state.
Key points
- INEC releases final list of 10 candidates for 2027 Lagos State governorship election
- Current deputy governor of Lagos State, Hamzat Kadri Obafemi, is among the candidates
- The election is expected to be highly competitive with a large number of candidates contesting
