All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidates - 2023

Katsina

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Benue

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

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Niger

Mohammed Umaru Bago is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BSc.

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Sokoto

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

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.

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Nasarawa

Sule Audu Alhaji is a Nigerian politician.

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Gombe

Yahaya Mohammed Inuwa is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, and a BSc.

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Yobe

Buni Mai Mala is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and a WAEC.

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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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Kwara

Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and a WASC.

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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.

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Ebonyi

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

23 news stories

Kano

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

20 news stories

Plateau

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

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Bauchi

Abubakar Sadique Baba is a Nigerian politician.

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Adamawa

Dahiru Ahmed Aishatu is a female Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and an HND.

Zamfara

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

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 is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCSE, a bachelor's degree, and a BArch.

17 news stories

Abia

Emenike Ikechi is a Nigerian politician.

21 news stories

Enugu

Nnaji Geoffrey Uchechukwu is a Nigerian politician.

12 news stories

Akwa Ibom

Akanimo Asuquo Udofia was the APC candidate in the 2023 Akwa Ibom governorship election.