National Rescue Movement (NRM) Governorship Candidates - 2023

Benue

Abah Sam Inalegwu, a female NRM candidate from Benue state, ran in the 2023 governorship election and lost, with Saalu Roselyn as her running mate.

Adamawa

Abba Maina Aliyu, an NRM-affiliated male candidate from Adamawa, contested in the 2023 governorship election in Adamawa State with John Emmanuel as running mate and earned a qualification from FSLC Teacher College Mobi.

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Katsina

Abdullahi Ishaka, an NRM-affiliated candidate from Katsina, ran for governorship in Katsina State in 2023 with Salisu Sade as his running mate.

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Niger

Abubakar Ibrahim A, an NRM candidate from Niger State with FSLC and NECO qualifications, ran for governorship in Niger State in 2023 but lost the election.

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Oyo

Adegboyega Raymond, an NRM-affiliated male candidate from Oyo State, ran for governorship in the <strong>2023 election</strong> but lost.

Sokoto

Aliyu Alh Sulaiman Dandauda, an NRM-affiliated male candidate from Sokoto, ran for the 2023 Sokoto governorship election with Tanimu Mohammad Basheer as his running mate but lost the election.

Delta

America Emmanuel, an NRM-affiliated candidate from Delta State, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Njoagwuani Blessing Tochi as his running mate.

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Jigawa

Aminu Hassan Ibrahim, an NRM-affiliated candidate from Kano, competed in the <strong>2023 Jigawa governorship election</strong> but lost the race.

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Lagos

Braithwaite Akinwunmi Ishola, an NRM-affiliated Lagos politician, ran in the <strong>2023 governorship election</strong> but lost.

Akwa Ibom

Etang Kubiat Bassey is a Nigerian politician who holds a WAEC, BSC, and MSC.

Kaduna

Gambo Salihu Abubakar, an NRM candidate with a First School Leaving Certificate (NECO Diploma), ran for Kaduna State governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Danladi Magaji Linda as his running mate.

Taraba

Ibrahim Sani, an NRM-affiliated male candidate with an SSCE and NCE, ran for governorship in Taraba State in 2023 and lost the election, backed by Amamji Elijah as running mate.

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Abia

Ijoma Kalu, an NRM candidate from Abia, ran for governorship in the <strong>2023 election</strong> but lost the contest, backed by Eze-Ireaja Nnamdi Chika.

Rivers

Jackrich Sobomabo Handerson, an NRM-affiliated male candidate from Rivers State with a Higher National Diploma, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election alongside his running mate, Nwikpo Leyinu Torkia.

Plateau

Kwapdimma Francis Ritshak, an NRM-affiliated male candidate from Plateau State, competed in the 2023 governorship election but did not win.

Kano

Mahmud Aishatu, a female NRM candidate from Kano, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election alongside her running mate Sammani Ismail.

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Enugu

Mamah Cyril Elochukwu is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, WAEC, and DEGREE.

Nasarawa

Musa Abubakar Sambo, an NRM candidate from Nassarawa, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Bawa Kyauta Atnadu as his running mate.

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Ogun

Ogunronbi Tofunmi Oludayo, an NRM-affiliated candidate from Ogun State, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Branch David Babafemi as his running mate.

Zamfara

Saidu Aliyu Dansadau, an NRM candidate from Zamfara, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost the race.

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Bauchi

Saleh Sulaiman, an NRM-affiliated male candidate from Bauchi, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election alongside his running mate, Isah Ahmed Sulaiman.

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Cross River

Solomon Patrick Henry, an NRM-affiliated candidate from CrossRiver State, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost the race, running alongside Amagbah Mathias.

Gombe

Sulaiman Abubakar Sanusi, an NRM-affiliated candidate from Gombe State, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Okasha Ladidi as his running mate.

Borno

Umar Mustapha, an NRM-affiliated candidate from Borno, ran as a governorship candidate in 2023 but lost the election with Haruna Yusuf as his running mate.

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Ebonyi

Usulor Anthony N, an NRM candidate from Ebonyi, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Evo Christopher Ogbonnaya as his running mate.