2027 Race Heats Up: Obi Picks Kwankwaso, Makinde Flies APM Flag, Jonathan Backed by Turaki-Led PDP

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is rapidly taking shape as major political parties unveil their candidates, setting the stage for one of the most competitive elections in recent history.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) officially presents Peter Obi as its presidential candidate.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) officially presented Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, with former Kano State Governor Musa Kwankwaso named as his running mate. The move strengthens the NDC’s growing opposition coalition and sets up a high-profile contest against incumbent President Bola Tinubu and ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar.

Seyi Makinde Flies APM Flag,

Meanwhile, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), promising economic reforms, food security, transparency, and people-focused governance as part of his vision to rebuild Nigeria.

Goodluck Jonathan

In another dramatic development, the Turaki-led faction of the PDP ratified former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate after relocating its convention venue following a police barricade at the original location in Abuja.

create a graphic for publication online with these 3 pictures merged and the title read “2027 Race Heats Up: Obi Picks Kwankwaso, Makinde Flies APM Flag, Jonathan Backed by Turaki-Led PDP””

With Tinubu (APC), Atiku (ADC), Obi (NDC), Makinde (APM), and Jonathan (Turaki-led PDP) now in the picture, the battle for Aso Rock is shaping into a multi-party showdown that could redefine Nigeria’s political landscape.