The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has officially submitted the name of its presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in preparation for the upcoming 2027 general election. This formal submission signifies a crucial step in the party's electoral preparations, confirming their chosen flag bearer for the nation's highest office.

The party’s decision was communicated to the electoral commission via a detailed letter, which followed the successful conclusion of the SDP’s national convention and presidential primary. These pivotal events took place on May 9, 2026, in Bauchi. Dr. Olu Agunloye, the party’s secretary, was responsible for officially forwarding the comprehensive details of their elected presidential flag bearer for the 2027 presidential poll. This action was further corroborated by Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the National Publicity Secretary of the SDP, who confirmed that a letter was indeed dispatched to INEC, specifically requesting the official recognition of Adebayo as the party's presidential candidate.

During the convention and direct primary election, held peacefully and successfully at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, Adewole Adebayo emerged as the sole aspirant for the presidential ticket. He garnered overwhelming and unanimous support from both the attending delegates and party members, leading to his return unopposed. This transparent and unified process ensured a clear and undisputed mandate for his candidacy, reinforcing his standing within the party ahead of the electoral contest.

The official correspondence, explicitly titled “Submission of the Name and Other Details of SDP Presidential Candidate,” distinctly informed INEC that "the presidential candidate nominated by the Social Democratic Party for sponsorship in the 2027 presidential election is Prince Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo." The SDP unequivocally confirmed that Adebayo is set to contest for the highest office, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, under the party's banner. Furthermore, the letter included a request for essential nomination documents, specifically Forms EC9, EC9A, EC9B, EC9C, EC9D, and EC9E, to facilitate the formal completion of the candidate nomination process as required by the electoral commission.

It is notable that Prince Adewole Adebayo is not new to the presidential race, having previously served as the SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election. His unopposed return at the recent Bauchi convention, after emerging as the sole aspirant, underscores his established position and continued leadership within the party for the upcoming 2027 electoral cycle, highlighting a consistent political trajectory.