2023 Gubernatorial Elections

NNPP · Kano

Yusuf Abba Kabir, a Fulani politician from Kano, won the 2023 Kano gubernatorial election under the NNPP, became governor in May 2023, and reinstated the Emir of Kano after his legal challenges were upheld by the Supreme Court.

23 news stories · 1 policy

APC · Katsina

Economist-turned-politician Umaru Dikko Radda (APC, Katsina) won the 2023 gubernatorial election, serving as Katsina State Governor and founding the Gwagware Foundation to uplift rural communities through education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. He holds multiple awards for leadership and governance achievements.

APC · Lagos

Nigerian politician Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a Lagos native with a BSc in Surveying and MBA, won two gubernatorial elections (2019, 2023) as Lagos State’s governor under APC, known for infrastructure projects, leadership in public sector reforms, and notable awards.

29 news stories · 3 policies

APC · Kaduna

Nigerian politician Uba Sani, a former senator and governor of Kaduna State, won the 2023 gubernatorial election with 730,002 votes, founding the Uba Sani Foundation to improve healthcare, education, and livelihoods in Kaduna State.

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

Nigerian engineer and politician Oluseyi Makinde, a Yoruba from Ibadan, won Oyo State's 2023 gubernatorial election with 563,756 votes, becoming the state's longest-serving governor since 2019.

17 news stories

APC · Borno

Babagana Umara Zulum, a Hausa Muslim academic and Borno State APC governor since 2019, holds a PhD in Soil and Water Engineering and has faced multiple Boko Haram attacks while overseeing 77 key projects across health, education, and other sectors.

12 news stories · 1 policy

PDP · Plateau

Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, a lawyer and politician, is the Governor of Plateau State since 2023, born in Wussasa, Zaria, with a background in education and legal practice.

19 news stories

PDP · Bauchi

Mohammed Bala Abdulkadir, a Hausa politician from Bauchi State, is a PDP candidate who won Bauchi State gubernatorial elections with 525,280 votes, serving as governor since 2019 and previously holding key roles in the civil service and federal government.

25 news stories · 3 policies

APC · Benue

Hyacinth Iormem Alia, a Catholic cleric and Benue State Governor since 2023, is known for his governance reforms, infrastructure projects, and humanitarian efforts, including addressing security challenges and promoting youth empowerment in Benue State.

21 news stories · 4 policies

APC · Niger

Mohammed Umar Bago, a Nigerian politician and banker, won the 2023 Niger State gubernatorial election with 469,896 votes, becoming the current governor since May 2023. Born in Minna, Niger State, he has extensive academic and professional experience, including postgraduate degrees from Cambridge University, and notable political contributions.

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APC · Sokoto

Nigerian politician Ahmad Aliyu, born in Sokoto State, served as Deputy Governor before becoming Governor, with a background in finance and administration, and earned a PhD in Business Administration in 2023.

PDP · Adamawa

Nigerian politician and twice-governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, won the 2023 election with 430,861 votes, leaving the PDP to join the APC in 2026 despite controversies over high aide appointments.

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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.

51 news stories · 1 policy

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

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20 news stories

APC · Gombe

Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, a Hausa Muslim politician from Gombe State, is a former businessman and governor of Gombe State (APC) with a second-term victory in 2026, holding professional qualifications and a family rooted in Gombe.

20 news stories

APC · Yobe

Mai Mala Buni, a Kanuri Muslim from Yobe State, is a former APC national secretary and Yobe’s fourth governor (2019–present), known for his governance in education, IDP rehabilitation, and infrastructure development, including housing and healthcare improvements.

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PDP · Rivers

Siminalayi Fubara, a Rivers State politician, won the 2023 governorship election with 302,614 votes but faced suspension in 2025 due to political instability, legal challenges, and allegations of corruption, later reinstated and defecting to APC.

25 news stories

APC · Ogun

Abiodun Adedapo Oluseun, a businessman and politician from Ogun State, has been Governor since 2019, known for his business ventures and political career spanning from the 1990s.

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APC · Kwara

Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, a Kwara APC politician, won the 2023 governorship election with 273,424 votes, serving as Kwara’s governor since 2019 and chairing the Nigeria Governors' Forum.

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.

31 news stories

APC · Ebonyi

Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, a businessman-turned-politician, is the Ebonyi State Governor (APC) since 2023, previously serving as Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly (2015–2023) and a two-time legislator (2011–2023). Born in 1975, he transitioned from PDP to APC, won the 2023 election with 199,131 votes, and holds a master’s in Supply Chain Management.

23 news stories

LP · Abia

Economist-turned-politician Alexander Chioma Otti, a former Diamond Bank CEO, won Abia State governorship elections in 2023 as a Labour Party candidate, defeating rivals and holding honorary degrees from prestigious Nigerian and international institutions.

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

Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, a biochemist and politician, served as Deputy Governor of Kano State and later ran as the APC candidate for the 2023 gubernatorial election, resigning from his agriculture commissionership to qualify.

22 news stories

PDP · Kaduna

Mohammed Ashiru Isa, a PDP candidate from Kaduna State, lost the 2023 gubernatorial election, securing 719,196 votes. A former House of Representatives member and Sarkin Bai of Zazzau Emirate, he holds a master's in Public Policy and has a long political career with multiple legislative and administrative roles.

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PDP · Katsina

Garba Yakubu Lado, a PDP candidate from Katsina, ran for Katsina State governorship in 2023 but lost with 486,620 votes and Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed as his running mate.

APC · Plateau

Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is a prominent Nigerian politician, engineer, and academic who has held key positions such as National Chairman of the APC, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, and ICT Director at Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

20 news stories

APC · Bauchi

Abubakar Sadique Baba, an APC candidate from Bauchi, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost with 432,272 votes and Musa Shehu Aliyu as his running mate.

18 news stories

PDP · Sokoto

Saidu Umar Kumo, a former Nigerian Senator and politician, was expelled from ANPP, accused of anti-party activities, and died from COVID-19 in 2020 despite past roles in national politics and a controversial election allegation in Gombe State.

19 news stories

APC · Adamawa

Aisha Binani, a former Senator for Adamawa Central (APC), is a Nigerian politician and engineer with a background in politics, education, and entrepreneurship, known for her initiatives in education and development. She lost the 2023 gubernatorial election in Adamawa State to Ahmadu Fintiri.

PDP · Niger

Liman Isah Kantigi, a PDP-affiliated candidate from Niger State, ran for governorship in Niger in 2023 but lost the election, receiving 387,476 votes alongside running mate Gwomna Samuel.

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, a PDP candidate from Kebbi, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost, receiving 360,940 votes and a running mate named Salihu Bui Samaila.

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, an APC candidate from Zamfara, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with 311,976 votes and Mohammed Gusau Hassan as his running mate.

PDP · Nasarawa

Nigerian politician Emmanuel Ombugadu, born in 1978, ran unsuccessfully for Nasarawa State Governor in 2019 and 2023 as a PDP candidate, previously serving as a House of Representatives member and holding key committee roles.

APC · Oyo

Nigerian politician Teslim Kolawole Folarin, a former APC gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, lost to Seyi Makinde in 2023. He previously served as a senator (2003–2011, 2019–2023) and held leadership roles in the Senate, including as Leader of the Senate and Chairman of the Local Content Committee.

APC · Delta

Ovie Augustine Omo-Agege, an LL.B holder from WASC University of Benin, ran as an APC candidate in the 2023 Delta State governorship election but lost with 240,229 votes.

PDP · Gombe

Jibrin Muhammad Barde, a PDP candidate from Gombe, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost with 233,131 votes and supported Danlele Timothy A. as his running mate.

PDP · Benue

Titus Uba, a native of Akehe, Ute, Vandeikya LGA, Benue State, is a former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly (since 2018) with a background in mechanical engineering education.

PDP · Cross River

Nigerian politician, historian, and philanthropist Sandy Ojang Onor (PDP) served as Senator for Cross River Central (2019–2023), with academic and administrative experience in Cross River State.

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LP · Enugu

Edeoga Chijioke Jonathan, a Labour Party candidate from Enugu, ran for Enugu State governorship in 2023 but lost with 157,578 votes.

13 news stories

PDP · Kwara

Abdullahi Shuaibu Yaman, a PDP candidate from Kwara, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with 155,490 votes and Makanjuola Gbenga Peter as his running mate.

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APC · Taraba

Former Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, born in Donga, Taraba, served in PDP before transitioning to APC as a gubernatorial candidate in Taraba State.

16 news stories

YPP · Akwa Ibom

Albert Akpan, a YPP politician from Akwa Ibom, served as a Senator (2015–2023) and former Finance Commissioner, known for boosting Akwa Ibom’s IGR and leading legislative committees on gas and petroleum. His career includes banking, public service, and philanthropy, though controversies over corruption and bribery persist.

13 news stories · 3 policies