The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 16 governorship candidates cleared to contest the 2027 election in Oyo State, officially identifying the politicians seeking to occupy the Agodi Government House in Ibadan.
The list, published on Saturday, October 10, 2026, features candidates from 16 political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The development marks an important step in preparations for the forthcoming governorship poll. (Vanguard)
Among the prominent names are Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli of the APC, Abimbola Adekanmbi of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), and Abdulrahman Oriyomi Hamzat of the Accord Party.
Other candidates include Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke of the ADC, Hazeem Ola Gbolarumi of the PDP, Akim Adebola Yusuf of the NDC and Sola Thompson Kareem of the Labour Party.
The remaining candidates represent parties such as the African Action Congress (AAC), Action Democratic Party (ADP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Action Peoples Party (APP), National Democratic Party (NDP), National Rescue Movement (NRM), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Young Progressives Party (YPP) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). (Legit.ng)
The publication is significant because it provides voters with an official reference for identifying the candidates and their political affiliations ahead of the election. It also allows political parties, observers and the public to scrutinise the final register as campaigns and preparations continue.
The race is expected to draw attention to key issues affecting residents, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, security and the state’s economic development.
Oyo State is currently governed by Seyi Makinde, whose second term is due to end in 2027. The next election will determine his successor and the direction of the state’s administration for the following four years.
INEC is responsible for organising and supervising elections in Nigeria. Voters are encouraged to consult the commission’s official publications for verified candidate information and further updates.
