Accord (A) Governorship Candidates - 2023

Oyo

Former CBN Deputy Governor and business executive Adebayo Adelabu, born in Ibadan, Oyo State, transitioned from banking to politics, losing gubernatorial races in 2019 and 2023 before becoming Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Power in 2023.

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Akwa Ibom

Akpatim Etima Jacob, a candidate from the Accord party in the 2023 AkwaIbom governorship election, lost the race.

Nasarawa

Anga Inusa Mohammed, a 1963-born male from Nassarawa affiliated with the Accord party, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost, with Aliyu Murtala as his running mate.

Katsina

Bara’u Mohammed Tanimu, a candidate from Accord in Katsina’s 2023 governorship election, competed with Musa Salisu as running mate but lost the race.

Akwa Ibom

Coffie Emeni Samuel, a Civil Engineer from AkwaIbom, ran for governorship in the <strong>2023</strong> Accord party election but lost.

Akwa Ibom

Coffie Samuel, a Civil Engineer from Akwa Ibom, ran for the 2023 Akwa Ibom governorship election under the Accord party but lost the election.

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Lagos

Dickson Hakeem Olaogun, an Accord Party candidate from Lagos, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election alongside his running mate, Mate Caroline Emimie.

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Zamfara

Giggi Mohammed, a Zamfara-based candidate from the Accord party, ran for governorship in Zamfara’s 2023 election and lost, with Bello Suleman as his running mate.

Taraba

Hamman Mohammed Mbali, a male candidate from Taraba state’s Accord party, contested the 2023 governorship election in Taraba but lost.

Rivers

Lulu-Briggs Dumo Owukori, an Accord Party candidate from Rivers State, ran for the 2023 governorship election but lost the race.

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Kebbi

Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi is a Nigerian politician from Zamfara State, known for his roles in politics, education, and public administration, including his current position as honorary special adviser on inter-governmental affairs for Zamfara State.

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Abia

Nwankpa Emeka Michael, a Higher National Diploma holder from Abia State, ran as an Accord candidate for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Udo Prince Okpere as his running mate.

Ogun

Omosanya Abayomi Monsuru, a 2023 Accord governorship candidate in Ogun State, ran with Adenekan Bashirat Folashade but lost the election.

Delta

Onokiti Helen Agboola, a female candidate from Accord, contested for Delta’s 2023 governorship election but lost the race with Okolie Iweanya David as her running mate.

Benue

Oyigeya Matthias, a male candidate from Benue State’s Accord party, competed in the 2023 Benue governorship election but lost the race with Atorugh Ape Elizabeth as his running mate.

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Niger

Salaudeen Abdulazeez Oyeniyi is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and SSC.

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Plateau

Umaru Ankara Michael, a male candidate from the Accord party in Plateau State, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election.