[5][6] Adebayo Adelabu was the APC candidate with Samuel Egunjobi as his running mate.

[7][8][9][10][11] Olufemi Lanlehin was the ADC candidate, while Christopher Alao-Akala stood for ADP.

[22] Adebayo Adelabu, a former deputy governor of central bank of Nigeria emerged unopposed after all the aspirants stepped down for him.

[23][24][25][26] A total number of 42 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.

The total valid votes of 916,860 represents the 42 political parties that participated in the election.