June 13, 2026
Dr. Esther Nkem Okereke
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor
WITH the conclusion of primaries by political parties, three women have emerged as presidential candidates ready to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Nigeria’s topmost job.
Although 18 presidential flag bearers are on the prowl, only 14 will remain when the chips are down because 14 political parties are involved of which three have factional candidates. With three female candidates in 2027, which is 21.43 percent of 14 candidates, women are having their best outing in the history of presidential polls in Nigeria.
