All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidates - 2023

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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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.

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

Nasarawa

Sule Audu Alhaji is a Nigerian politician who holds an RCM, PRIMARY, SCHOOL, ZANG, SEC., COMMERCIAL, BUKURU, INDIANA, STATE, UNITERRE, HAUTE., and USA.

20 news stories

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

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.

42 news stories · 5 policies

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.

18 news stories · 1 policy

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taraba

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

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Rivers

Cole Tonye Patrick, an APC candidate from Rivers State, ran for the 2023 Rivers State governorship election but lost with 95,274 votes, backed by Barikor Innocent Bariate.

18 news stories

Abia

Emenike Ikechi is a Nigerian politician who holds an IN, JOS, UMUAHIA, UMUKABIA, METHODIST, COLLEGE, UZUAKOLI, UNIVERSITY, OF, and JOS.

26 news stories

Niger

Basheer Lado Garba Mohammed, a former PDP Senator and DG of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, is a Kano State native with a background in politics, business, and philanthropy.

20 news stories

Sokoto

Bala Kokani is a Sokoto State politician and former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning who lost his bid to represent Kebbe/Tambuwal in the House of Representatives.

Enugu

Nnaji Geoffrey Uchechukwu is a Nigerian politician who holds an SANTA, MARIA, PRIM., SCHOOL., ST., PATRICKS, COLLEGE, EMENE, and ENUGU.

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