Following INEC's publication of the Final List of Candidates for the 2027 Senatorial elections, the National Rescue Movement (NRM) presents its slate for the Red Chamber — a national team of men and women who have answered the call to rescue Nigeria, one senatorial district at a time.
Every NRM senatorial candidate on that list is tied to a specific promise: to carry the Rescue Nigeria Blueprint into the Senate and translate its 24 pillars into legislation that changes lives.
How Many Candidates Is the NRM Fielding?
The NRM is contesting 27 senatorial seats — at least one in every geopolitical zone, with candidates cleared by INEC to stand in the following senatorial districts:
- South-East (5): Abia North, Abia Central, Anambra North, Anambra Central, Anambra South, Ebonyi North, Ebonyi Central, Ebonyi South, Enugu East, Enugu North, Imo North
- South-South (7): Bayelsa East, Bayelsa Central, Bayelsa West, Delta North, Delta South, Rivers East, Rivers West
- South-West (5): Lagos Central, Ogun Central, Ondo North, Ondo South, Osun Central, Osun East, Osun West, Oyo South
- North-Central (6): FCT, Kogi East, Kogi West, Kwara North, Kwara Central, Kwara South, Nasarawa North, Nasarawa South, Niger South
- North-East (5): Adamawa North, Adamawa Central, Bauchi South, Bauchi Central, Borno North, Borno Central, Borno South, Gombe Central, Gombe South, Gombe North, Taraba Central, Taraba North, Yobe East, Yobe North, Yobe South
- North-West (7): Jigawa North-West, Kano Central, Kano North, Kano South, Katsina Central, Kebbi North, Kebbi Central, Kebbi South, Sokoto North
The Common Thread: The Honey Bee Standard
Every NRM senatorial candidate — regardless of zone, background or profession — is bound to the same standard, symbolised by the honey bee on the party's logo:
Hard work. Productivity. Selfless service. Loyalty. Efficiency. Discipline. Respect for constituted authority.
"The bee is honoured not merely because it labours, but because it labours for others," the NRM Blueprint says. "It does not consume the honey it produces. It serves as a provider — a diligent breadwinner whose hard work yields prosperity for the collective good."
That is what our senatorial candidates have committed to.
Zone-by-Zone: Our Candidates and Their Mandates
SOUTH-EAST
The South-East is Nigeria's industrial heartland — and its people deserve legislation that matches its potential. NRM senatorial candidates here are tied to Pillar 6 (Industrialization, Trade & Investment Promotion), Pillar 9 (Education, Research & Human Capital Development), and Pillar 20 (Export-Oriented Industrial & Logistics Strategy).
- Abia North — Uko Ha Orji Okoro — Will champion the industrialization of Aba's leather and garment clusters, tying into NRM's plan for Special Economic Zones and export-processing corridors (Pillars 6, 20).
- Abia Central — Ibekwe Kenny Chimezie Olekamma — Will push for education reform (Pillar 9) and rural infrastructure (Pillar 7) across Abia's central belt.
- Anambra North — Olieh Ndidichristiana — Will fight for women's inclusion in governance (Pillar 11) and educational access (Pillar 9) — one of our youngest female candidates for the Senate.
- Anambra Central — Golu Joseph Kenechukwu — Will champion youth entrepreneurship and digital economy (Pillars 8, 11).
- Anambra South — Nwoga Chukwuka Titus — Will focus on trade and investment promotion (Pillar 6) in Anambra's commercial heartland.
- Ebonyi North — Oyibe Chukwuma — Will push for agricultural mechanization and rural development (Pillar 5).
- Ebonyi Central — Aliede Tonie Ae-Brayn — Will champion education funding and youth skills development (Pillars 9, 11).
- Ebonyi South — Ndubuisi Emmanuel C. — Will focus on rule of law and judicial reform (Pillar 15).
- Enugu East — Jerry Uche Chukwu — Will push for infrastructure modernization (Pillar 7) and rural electrification (Pillar 13).
- Enugu North — Omeje Emmanuel Okwudili — Will champion education and public sector efficiency (Pillars 9, 2).
- Imo North — Nwaiwu Henry — Will focus on agriculture and rural development (Pillar 5).
SOUTH-SOUTH
The South-South carries Nigeria's oil wealth — yet its people remain some of the poorest in the country. NRM senatorial candidates here are tied to Pillar 13 (Energy & Power Sector Reform), Pillar 14 (Environment, Climate Change & Sustainability), and the NRM's commitment to address "the Niger Delta conundrum" through dialogue and environmental remediation.
- Bayelsa East — Kenneth Youngman Osain — Will champion Niger Delta environmental cleanup (Pillar 14) and community development (Pillar 7).
- Bayelsa Central — Oyeghe Seprebofa Miederi — Will push for power sector reform (Pillar 13) to benefit the creeks of Bayelsa.
- Bayelsa West — Okere Alfred Barnabas — Will focus on youth employment and skills (Pillar 11).
- Delta North — Ndidi O. John — Will champion industrial clusters and trade corridors (Pillar 6).
- Delta South — Adhekpukoli Elo Shadrach — Will push for rule of law (Pillar 15) and judicial reform.
- Rivers East — Ekeji Lucky Achini — Will focus on education reform (Pillar 9) and youth development.
- Rivers West — Clifford Edanuko — Will champion environmental justice and clean-up of Ogoniland and beyond (Pillar 14).
SOUTH-WEST
The South-West hosts Nigeria's commercial capital and its most vibrant tech ecosystem. NRM senatorial candidates here are tied to Pillar 8 (Digital Economy, Innovation & Technology), Pillar 7 (Infrastructure, Transport & Smart Cities), and Pillar 20 (Export-Oriented Industrial & Logistics Strategy).
- Lagos Central — Makinde Muyiwa — Will champion digital economy and startup growth (Pillar 8).
- Ogun Central — Awosusi Racheal — Will fight for women's inclusion and social equity (Pillar 11).
- Ondo North — Omolabaro Shina Omotilewa — Will push for agriculture and rural development (Pillar 5).
- Ondo South — Oyetakin Bolaji John — Will focus on blue economy and coastal infrastructure (Pillars 6, 7).
- Osun Central — Oguntade Sabainah Adebola — Will champion education and health access (Pillars 9, 10).
- Osun East — Oni Oluwatoyin Esther — Will push for youth empowerment and social protection (Pillars 10, 11).
- Osun West — Afeni Gbenga — Will focus on rural infrastructure and local governance reform (Pillars 7, 23).
- Oyo South — Omotosho Taoheed Adekunle — Will champion digital economy and innovation (Pillar 8).
NORTH-CENTRAL
The North-Central is Nigeria's food basket and its mineral heartland. NRM senatorial candidates here are tied to Pillar 5 (Agriculture, Food Security & Rural Development), Pillar 24 (Solid Minerals — Manifesto Ch. 5), and Pillar 1 (Governance Reform & Anti-Corruption).
- FCT — Abe Fisayo Makanjuola — Will champion governance reform and smart city development (Pillars 1, 7).
- Kogi East — Ochijenu Innocent Utiene — Will focus on agriculture and food security (Pillar 5).
- Kogi West — Olorunmagba Ekene Linda — Will champion women's inclusion and rural development (Pillar 11).
- Kwara North — Abdulgafar Sulaiman — Will push for agriculture and rural infrastructure (Pillars 5, 7).
- Kwara Central — Adepoju Adekunle — Will focus on youth empowerment and education (Pillars 9, 11).
- Kwara South — Abdulgafar Sulaiman — Will champion agriculture and food security (Pillar 5).
- Nasarawa North — Johnson Bulus — Will push for solid minerals development (Manifesto Ch. 5).
- Nasarawa South — Aminu Ibrahim — Will focus on agriculture and rural roads (Pillars 5, 7).
- Niger South — Isaac Yisa — Will champion governance reform and anti-corruption (Pillar 1).
NORTH-EAST
The North-East has borne the brunt of Nigeria's security crisis. NRM senatorial candidates here are tied to Pillar 3 (Security, Peace & National Integration), Pillar 5 (Agriculture & Rural Development), and Pillar 10 (Social Protection & Welfare).
- Adamawa North — Haziel Yusuf — Will champion security and community resilience (Pillar 3).
- Adamawa Central — Edan Nexson Mwaye — Will push for reconstruction and resettlement (Pillars 3, 10).
- Bauchi South — Ahmed Yakubu Captain — Will focus on security sector reform (Pillar 3).
- Bauchi Central — Abdullahi Sadik — Will champion agriculture and irrigation (Pillar 5).
- Borno North — Mohammed Yunus Abdulsalam — Will push for peacebuilding and community policing (Pillar 3).
- Borno Central — Umar Ahmed Mustapha — Will focus on reconstruction and social protection (Pillars 3, 10).
- Borno South — Ali Bukar Njidda — Will champion agriculture and food security (Pillar 5).
- Gombe Central — Sulaiman Musa Kumbo — Will push for youth empowerment (Pillar 11).
- Gombe South — Abdussalam Sarah — Will champion women's inclusion and social protection (Pillars 10, 11).
- Gombe North — Hassan Malleri — Will focus on rural infrastructure (Pillar 7).
- Taraba Central — Baban Zaure Babangida — Will champion agriculture and food security (Pillar 5).
- Taraba North — Anthony Lawrence — Will push for education reform (Pillar 9).
- Yobe East — Sallau Abdulrahaman — Will champion reconstruction and rural development (Pillars 3, 5).
- Yobe North — Lawal Habibu — Will focus on education and youth employment (Pillars 9, 11).
- Yobe South — Sani Abdulmumini — Will push for agriculture and food security (Pillar 5).
NORTH-WEST
The North-West is Nigeria's largest geopolitical zone by population and agricultural output. NRM senatorial candidates here are tied to Pillar 5 (Agriculture, Food Security & Rural Development), Pillar 9 (Education), and Pillar 11 (Women's Inclusion, Youth Empowerment & Social Equity).
- Jigawa North-West — Barrsale Muhammad Sale Adamu Usman — Will champion agriculture and irrigation (Pillar 5).
- Kano Central — Saleh Ali Yahaya — Will focus on governance reform and anti-corruption (Pillar 1).
- Kano North — Kabiru Abubakar Alhassan — Will push for education reform (Pillar 9).
- Kano South — Yusuf Sha'arani Muhammad — Will champion agriculture and food security (Pillar 5).
- **Katsina Central — (no NRM candidate on INEC's final list) — NRM will field a candidate before election day.
- Kebbi North — Abdurrahaman Aliyu — Will champion agriculture and rural development (Pillar 5).
- Kebbi Central — Muhammad Ubaidu — Will focus on education and youth development (Pillars 9, 11).
- Kebbi South — Shehu Saidu — Will push for rural infrastructure (Pillar 7).
- **Sokoto North — (no NRM candidate on INEC's final list) — NRM will field a candidate.
What Every NRM Senator Will Do
Each NRM senatorial candidate has been directed to:
- Publish a personal legislative agenda tied to the 24 Blueprint pillars
- Sign the NRM Integrity Charter — binding them to transparency, accountability, and the fight against corruption
- Hold regular town halls — at least once a month in their senatorial district
- Report quarterly on their legislative and constituency work
- Campaign on ideas, not insults — the NRM's first rule of political engagement
The Chairman's Charge
Prince Dr. Chinedu Obi, National Chairman of the NRM and Director-General of IPAC, made clear what is expected of every candidate:
"Let this be clear: the NRM is not a party of defectors or a vehicle for political convenience. We are a movement of Nigerians who believe that the rescue of this country is a task that must be done by people who are prepared to serve, and serve with integrity. Every one of our candidates on that list stands on the same value proposition — Rule of Law for Peace, Productivity for Shared Prosperity."
He added: "The Nigerian people should not be asking who is big and who is small. They should be asking: what is this person presenting to us? What has he done before? What is his credibility? That is the standard against which every candidate on that list — including ours — should be judged."
A Movement, Not Just a Party
The NRM is not asking Nigerians to vote for individual candidates. It is asking Nigerians to vote for a philosophy.
Rule of Law for Peace, Productivity and Shared Prosperity.
Slogan: NRM — Rescue Nigeria!
Guiding Principle: Social Justice anchored on Rule of Law for Peace, Productivity and Shared Prosperity.
Join us: www.nrm.org.ng | [email protected] | +234 803 314 4749 | +234 803 202 2776
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The Final List of Candidates for the 2027 Senatorial elections is published by INEC and signed by Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony. Senatorial districts without a named NRM candidate above indicate those where the party will field additional candidates before election day. The NRM's Rescue Nigeria Blueprint and Manifesto are available at www.nrm.org.ng.
