
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for Nigeria's 109 senatorial seats ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A total of 1,303 candidates are competing for the 109 seats, with 123 of them being women from various parties including the APC, PDP, ADC, and NDC.
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