Nigeria's presidential primary elections were held by all political parties in the past few months and they've all selected their respective candidates who will be the flag bearer in 2023 presidential election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, set June 9, 2022 as the deadline for the conclusion of primaries and the submission of presidential candidates.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), won the presidential primaries held at Eagles Square in Abuja.
After defeating his closest challenger, former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi, and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, President Muhammadu Buhari presented Tinubu with the party's flag.
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had chosen former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate just a week before. Dr. Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor, is also a candidate for the Labour Party.
The following is a list of all presidential contenders in the country as of now, following the conclusion of presidential primaries:
Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim (YPP)
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (NNPP)
Omoyele Sowore (AAC)
Peter Obi (LP)
Prince Adewole Adebayo (SDP)
Kola Abiola (PRP)
Atiku Abubakar (Peoples Democratic Party)
Bola Tinubu (APC)