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INEC Releases Final List Of Presidential Candidates And Running Mate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list for the presidential candidates and their running mates contesting in the 2023 elections.

CityNews noted that former vice president, Atiku Abubakar remains the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, while the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa is his running mate.

The former Governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu is the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress and his running mate is former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima.

For Labour Party, Peter Obi is the presidential candidate of the party, while Baba-Ahmed Datti Yusuf remains his running mate.

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The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is Rabiu Mus Kwankwaso and his running mate is Isaac Idahosa.

The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore stands as the flagbearer of the African Action Congress, while the vice presidential candidate of the party is, Magashi Haruna Garba.

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See other presidential candidates and their running mates below:  

The presidential candidates would be hoping to take over the seat of power at the end of President Muhammadu Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo’s tenure in 2023.

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