2023 Gubernatorial Elections

NNPP · Kano

Lost the 2019 Kano governorship · 1,024,713 votes

23 news stories

APC · Katsina

Umaru Dikko Radda is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a Grade II Teacher's Certificate, and a PhD.

APC · Lagos

Won the 2019 Lagos governorship · 739,445 votes

29 news stories

APC · Kaduna

Won the 2019 Kaduna senate race

27 news stories

APC · Jigawa

Umar Namadi, a chartered accountant and politician, has held key roles in Jigawa State, including deputy governor and governor since 2023, with extensive professional experience in accounting and public administration.

25 news stories

PDP · Oyo

Won the 2019 Oyo governorship · 515,621 votes

17 news stories

APC · Borno

Won the 2019 Borno governorship · 1,175,440 votes

12 news stories

PDP · Plateau

Mutfwang Caleb Manasseh is a Nigerian politician who holds a GCE, a WAEC, an LLB, and a BL.

19 news stories

PDP · Bauchi

Won the 2019 Bauchi governorship · 475,888 votes

25 news stories

APC · Benue

Alia Hyacinth Iormem is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and a GCE.

21 news stories

APC · Niger

Won the 2019 Niger house race · 39,391 votes

2 news stories

APC · Sokoto

Aliyu Ahmed is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BSc.

PDP · Adamawa

Umaru Ahmadu Fintiri is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and a BA.

1 news story

APC · Kebbi

Mohammed Nasir Idris, a Kebbi State politician, won the 2023 gubernatorial election, serving as the current governor with a background in education, unionism, and leadership in NUT and NLC.

27 news stories

PDP · Zamfara

Dauda Lawal, a banker and PDP candidate, won Zamfara State governorship election in 2023 with 377,726 votes, defeating incumbent Bello Matawalle, marking PDP’s first win in the state since 1999.

60 news stories

PDP · Delta

Politician and former Delta State Speaker Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, born in 1963, won the 2023 gubernatorial election but later defected to APC in 2025, becoming the APC’s candidate for 2027 elections in Delta State.

16 news stories

PDP · Akwa Ibom

Umo Bassey Eno, a Christian clergyman and politician from Akwa Ibom State, became Governor after winning the election, previously serving as Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources and founding All Nations Christian Ministry International.

18 news stories

APC · Nasarawa

Won the 2019 Nasarawa governorship · 327,229 votes

20 news stories

APC · Gombe

Won the 2019 Gombe governorship · 364,179 votes

20 news stories

APC · Yobe

Won the 2019 Yobe governorship · 444,013 votes

48 news stories

PDP · Rivers

Fubara Siminalayi is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BSc.

25 news stories

APC · Ogun

Won the 2019 Ogun governorship · 241,670 votes

18 news stories

APC · Kwara

Won the 2019 Kwara governorship · 331,546 votes

22 news stories

APC · Cross River

CrossRiver politician Bassey Edet Otu, known as Sweet Prince, is a former Senator and House of Representatives member who served as Governor of Cross River State and is known for his roles in petroleum, finance, and health policy.

26 news stories

PDP · Taraba

Retired Nigerian Army Lieutenant Colonel Agbu Kefas, born in Wukari, Taraba, is a Christian politician who served as Governor of Taraba State (2023–present) after winning the PDP primary and gubernatorial elections, though he later defected to APC in 2026.

34 news stories

APC · Ebonyi

Nwifuru Francis Ogbonna is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BSc.

23 news stories

LP · Abia

Otti Alex Chioma is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WAEC, and a degree.

21 news stories

PDP · Enugu

Maritime lawyer and businessman Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, a PDP candidate from Enugu, won Enugu State’s 2023 gubernatorial election, became Governor in 2023, and later joined APC in 2025 after defecting from PDP.

26 news stories

APC · Kano

Gawuna Nasiru Yusuf is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and a BSc.

22 news stories

PDP · Kaduna

Mohammed Ashiru Isa is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and a master's degree.

2 news stories

PDP · Katsina

Lost the 2019 Katsina governorship · 488,621 votes

APC · Plateau

Goshwe Nentawe Yilwatda is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and a BEng.

20 news stories

APC · Bauchi

Abubakar Sadique Baba is a Nigerian politician.

18 news stories

PDP · Sokoto

Umar Saidu is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WAEC, and a BAgric.

20 news stories

APC · Adamawa

Won the 2019 Adamawa senate race

PDP · Niger

Liman Isah Kantigi is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and a WASC.

PDP · Jigawa

Nigerian politician Lamido Sule, a PDP member from Jigawa, served as governor (2007–2015) and Foreign Minister (1999–2003), but faced corruption allegations and lost the 2026 presidential bid with 368,726 votes to Atiku Abubakar.

23 news stories · 2 policies

PDP · Kebbi

Bande Aminu is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a Grade II Teacher's Certificate, and an NCE.

16 news stories

LP · Lagos

Nigerian architect and politician Gbadebo Patrick Rhodes-Vivour, a Labour Party candidate, lost the 2023 Lagos gubernatorial election and has a background in architecture, activism, and entrepreneurship, including advocacy against GMOs and leadership roles in civil society and politics.

4 news stories

APC · Zamfara

Bello Mohammed Matawalle Maradun is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and an SSCE.

PDP · Nasarawa

Lost the 2019 Nasarawa governorship · 184,281 votes

PDP · Ogun

Oladipupo Adebutu was the PDP candidate in the 2023 Ogun governorship election.

APC · Oyo

Won the 2019 Oyo senate race

APC · Delta

Won the 2019 Delta senate race

PDP · Gombe

Jibrin Muhammad Barde is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and a BSc.

PDP · Benue

Uba Tyoapine Titus is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and an ND.

PDP · Cross River

Won the 2019 Cross River senate race

13 news stories

LP · Enugu

Edeoga Chijioke Jonathan is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, a GCE, and a degree.

13 news stories

PDP · Kwara

Abdullahi Shuaibu Yaman is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, and a BSc.

8 news stories

APC · Taraba

Won the 2019 Taraba senate race

16 news stories