A 93-year-old candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Sokunle Oladimeju, has emerged as one of the notable names on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final list for the 2027 House of Representatives election in the Southwest.
Oladimeju is listed as the SDP candidate for the Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the commission’s final list for the January 2027 National Assembly elections.
INEC records the candidate as 93 years old and male, making him one of the oldest candidates featured on the Southwest list. The document contains information on candidates’ names, political parties, ages, gender, educational qualifications and, where applicable, disability status.
Lagos Records Highest Number of Candidates
The INEC list contains 638 candidates contesting House of Representatives seats across the six Southwest states.
Lagos accounts for the largest share, with 184 candidates listed for its federal constituencies.
Oyo follows with 151 candidates, while Ogun has 95. Ondo records 91 candidates, Osun has 81, and Ekiti has the smallest number with 36 candidates.
| State | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Lagos | 184 |
| Oyo | 151 |
| Ogun | 95 |
| Ondo | 91 |
| Osun | 81 |
| Ekiti | 36 |
| Total | 638 |
Wide Range of Political Parties
The final list reflects significant multi-party participation in the 2027 House of Representatives race across the region.
Candidates
