Is James Umbugadu running in 2027 Governorship Elections?

James Umbugadu is listed as the Young Progressive Party (YPP) nominee for 2027 Governorship Elections.

What party is James Umbugadu associated with for 2027?

James Umbugadu is currently listed with Young Progressive Party (YPP) for 2027 Governorship Elections.

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James Umbugadu

YPP

Election2027 Governorship Elections →

RaceNasarawa race →

StateNasarawa →

PartyYoung Progressive Party (YPP) →

GenderMale

Running WithKigbu Tanko John

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James Umbugadu is a Nigerian politician who is nominated as the Young Progressive Party (YPP) running mate to Kigbu Tanko John for the 2027 Governorship Elections in Nasarawa.

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Career

2027YPPGovernorship ElectionUpdated 2026-10-13 · SourceNominee

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Abdullahi Omame Abisabo

Aliyu Wadada Ahmed

Christopher Mamman

Dahiru Musa Doma

Emmanuel David Ombugadu

PDP

Gbefwi Gaza Jonathan

Biography

James Umbugadu is a Nigerian politician. He is the Young Progressive Party (YPP) running mate to Kigbu Tanko John for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election.

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