Elections 2015

The next Presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria are to be held on March 28, 2015 (Saturday).

see the full list after the cut...

Who has the most chance of winning the 2015 presidential elections?

• 1. Goodluck Jonathan / Namadi Sambo
• 2. Muhammadu Buhari / Yemi Osinbajo
• 3. Oluremi Sonaiya / Saidu Bobboi
• 4. Ambrose Albert / Haruna Shaba
• 5. Ganiyu Galadima / Ojengbede Farida
• 6. Rafiu Salau / Clinton Cliff Akuchie
• 7. Godson Okoye / Haruna Adamu
• 8. Mani Ibrahim Ahmad / Obianuju Murphy-Uzohue
• 9. Martin Onovo / Ibrahim Mohammed
• 10. Tunde Anifowoshe-Kelani / Paul Ishaka Ofomile
• 11. Chekwas Okorie / Bello Umar
• 12. Ayeni Adebayo / Anthony Ologbosere
• 13. Sam Eke / Hassana Hassan
• 14. Allagoa Chinedu / Arabamhen Mary
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List of officially registered presidential candidates-2015:

• 1. Goodluck Jonathan Born on November 20, 1957 in Ogbia, Bayelsa state, Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, currently is the President of Nigeria representing  under People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
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• 2. Muhammadu Buhari Born on December 17, 1942 in Katsina state, Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari is a Nigerian politician who served as the military ruler of Nigeria (December 31, 1983 - August 27, 1985) and currently representing under All Progressive Congress (APC).
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• 3. Prof. Oluremi Sonaiya is a former lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, and until recently she was the National Public Relations Officer of KOWA Party. The party was registered as a political one on 16 July 2009, by a group of Nigerian Civil Society activists, professionals and technocrats.
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• 4. Ambrose Albert Owuru, who was born in Orije, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, is the current National Chairman of the HDP who also was a presidential candidate of the HDP in 2011.
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• 5. Ganiyu Galadima Born in 1964 in Ijebu Ode of Ogun State, Nigeria, Alhaji Ganiyu Galadima Oseni is a presidential candidate who represents the the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) during the 2015 General Elections.
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• 6. Rafiu Salau Born in 1956 in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, Rafiu Salau is one of eleven presidential candidates who represents the Alliance for Democracy (AD) during Nigerian general election, 2015. He attended Baptist Day School, Kigo road of Kaduna state from 1965 to 1970.
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• 7. Godson Okoye Born in 1963 in the city of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria, Godson Mgbodile Ohaenyem Okoye is a presidential candidate who represents the United Democratic Party (UDP) during Nigerian general election, 2015.
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• 8. Mani Ibrahim Ahmad Born in 1968 in Bida, Niger State, Nigeria, Dr. Mani Ibrahim Ahmadis a presidential candidate who represents the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during Nigerian general election, 2015.
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• 9. Martin Onovo Born in 1969 in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, Chief Martin Onovo is a presidential candidate who represents the National Conscience Party (NCP) during Nigerian general election, 2015.
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• 10. Tunde Anifowoshe-Kelani is a presidential candidate who represents the Action Alliance (AA) during Nigerian general election, 2015. Born in April 1965, Tunde Anifowose-Kelani attended Ibadan Boys’ High School. He is currently the managing director and chairman of Siegener Sabithos Nigeria Limited.
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• 11. Chekwas Okorie is a presidential candidate who represents the United Progressive Party (UPP) during Nigerian general election, 2015. An influential chief in Abia state, Okorie was a bosom friend of late Biafra leader, Odimegwu Ojukwu, and is expected to have the support of many lovers of the late lieutenant colonel.
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• 12. Ayeni Adebayo is a presidential candidate who represents the African Peoples Alliance (APA) during Nigerian general election, 2015.
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• 13. Sam Eke is a presidential candidate who represents the Citizen Popular Party (CPP) during Nigerian general election, 2015. Sam Eke, an accountant by training but a politician by practice and calling, is acting National Chairmen of the Citizen Popular Party (CPP) and national publicity secretary of Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC).
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• 14. Allagoa Chinedu Born in 1968, Allagoa Kelvin Chinedu is a presidential candidate who represents the Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN) during Nigerian general election, 2015.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has also issued the elections 2015 calendar for governors and members of the 36 state Houses of Assembly elections, scheduled to be held on April 11, 2015 (Saturday).

The INEC has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage voters' active participation in the electoral process and ensure they are well-informed.

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria entitles the president to run for a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms.

culled from naij.com