Lagos Governorship Race Intensifies: INEC Unveils Final List of 10 Candidates for 2027
INEC has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, featuring 10 candidates and their running mates. The list provides comprehensive details including names, parties, ages, and qualifications, setting the stage for a highly anticipated contest.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the final list of candidates who will be contesting the highly anticipated 2027 Lagos State governorship election. This comprehensive list details 10 prominent governorship candidates along with their respective running mates, providing crucial information such as their names, political affiliations, ages, genders, and educational qualifications, giving the electorate a clear overview of those vying for the state's top executive position.
Among the contenders is Sowore Otiotolaju Robert, 58, who will be representing Party A. He is paired with Chinyere Akabueze, 52, as his running mate. The Action Alliance (AA) has put forward Salawu Kamarudeen, 47, whose deputy governorship candidate is Ganiu Ismail Samuel, 44, completing their ticket for the upcoming polls.
The African Action Congress (AAC) is represented by Sol-Nuyi Oluwadamola Adesoca, 55, with Samson Emem Efuntola, 46, serving as his running mate. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, 43, is the candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and his running mate is Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere, 58, bringing a mix of experience to the race.
For the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Bolaji Nasir Adewale, 73, is the governorship candidate, campaigning alongside Ojo Olaojo Samuel, 52. A familiar face in Lagos politics, Hamzat Kadri Obafemi, the current deputy governor of Lagos State, 62, is the flagbearer for the All Progressives Congress (APC), with James Damilola Sonayon, 42, as his deputy governorship candidate.
Adeoye Adelaja Azeez, 45, is set to contest under the banner of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), with Adenuga Oluwakemi Rahmat, 41, as his running mate. The Action Peoples Party (APP) has nominated Adeyemi Abiola, 49, who is joined by Olaoye Solomon Adekunle, 42, as his running mate.
The Labour Party (LP) candidate is Odunaike Oluwapemilerin Olurotimi, 49, with Adele Lateef Adekunle Ayinla, 43, as his deputy governorship candidate. Lastly, the New Democratic Congress (NDC) has put forward Doherty Olufunso Adeshina, 58, who will be running with Anmashaun Moriam Tolani, 59, rounding out the diverse list of candidates poised to contest for the leadership of Lagos State in 2027.