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INEC's governorship lists: what changed in Gombe and Ogun
Gombe and Ogun's published governorship lists omit PDP tickets. Read what the official documents show, how Pantami and Adebutu responded, and what to watch next.
13 October 2026 · 4 min
2027 Race2027 Governorship Final Lists: Gombe, Niger, Nasarawa and Ogun
Read INEC's final governorship lists for Gombe, Niger, Nasarawa and Ogun: 57 candidates, their running mates, and changes from earlier party reports.
13 October 2026 · 8 min
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