Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Candidates - 2023

Rivers

Abe Magnus Ngei, a lawyer and former Senator from Rivers State, is a Nigerian politician affiliated with the SDP.

21 news stories

Kebbi

Ahmed Atiku Maiahu, an SDP-affiliated candidate from Kebbi, ran in the <strong>2023 governorship election</strong> but did not win.

1 news story

Borno

Alhaji Modu Abba, an SDP candidate from Borno state, competed in the <strong>2023</strong> governorship election but lost the race, running alongside Lawan Fatima.

4 news stories

Adamawa

Ardo Umar, an SDP candidate from Adamawa, ran for governor in 2023 but lost the election alongside his running mate, Amos Yusuf Sunday.

19 news stories

Yobe

Audi Dalhatu, an SDP candidate from Yobe, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election, backed by Adamu Abdullahi as his running mate.

Taraba

Nigerian politician Danladi Baido Tijo, a former House of Representatives member from Taraba State, ran as the SPD candidate for Taraba's governorship in 2023.

2 news stories

Plateau

Binchak Ibrahim Pony, an SDP candidate from Plateau State, ran for governorship in 2023 with Jon Jack Bot as running mate but lost the election.

Delta

Gbagi Kenneth Omemevwa, an SDP-affiliated candidate from Delta, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election, backed by Oshilim Ishoma Rosemary as running mate.

2 news stories

Jigawa

Ibrahim Ahmed Bello is a Nigerian politician who holds an FLSC, WASSC, and NYSC.

2 news stories

Kaduna

Idris Adamu Abubakar, an SDP-affiliated candidate from Gombe State, contested the 2023 Kaduna State governorship election but lost.

2 news stories

Abia

Johnson-Ogunbunek Udozika is a female Nigerian politician who holds an FIRST, SCHOOL, LEAVING, CERT, SECONDARY, SCHOOL, CERT, MBBS., COLLEGE, OF, MED., and NSUKKKA.

Oyo

Lana Michael is a Nigerian politician who holds a PRI, SCH, LEAVING, CERTIFICATE, WAEC, BACHELOR, OF, and LAWS.

19 news stories

Kwara

Lawal Hakeem Oladimeji, an SDP candidate from <strong>Kwara</strong>, ran for the 2023 governorship election but lost the race with Olakunle Joshua Olayinka as his running mate.

12 news stories

Gombe

Lazarus Kelmi Jacob is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, WAEC, and BSC.

1 news story

Benue

Mede James Bemgbator is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, SSCE, and BSC.

Bauchi

Mohammed Aminu, an SDP-affiliated candidate from Bauchi, competed in the 2023 state governorship election but lost.

19 news stories

Kano

Mohammed G Bala, an SDP candidate from Kano, ran for the 2023 governorship election but lost the race with Sabo Habiby Dundy as his running mate.

1 news story

Nasarawa

Mohammed Mustapha Alfa, an SDP-affiliated candidate from Nassarawa, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost the race with running mate Hon Alex Ogah Ewolo Kana.

Ebonyi

Nwankwo Micheal Ikechukwu, an SDP-affiliated male candidate from Ebonyi, ran for the 2023 Ebonyi State governorship election but did not win, with Nwugo Iheanacho as his running mate.

Enugu

Nweze Pearl Ogochukwu, a female candidate from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Enugu, ran for Enugu State governorship in 2023 but lost the election alongside running mate Eze Mark Anthony.

Ogun

Ojeshina Anthony Olawunmi, an SDP-affiliated candidate from Ogun State, ran for governorship in <strong>2023</strong> but lost the election, with Olugbenga Idowu Oluyemi as his running mate.

Cross River

Okokon Epet, an SDP-affiliated candidate with an FSLC WAEC qualification, ran for CrossRiver State governorship in 2023 but lost the election, backing Daniel Obo as his running mate.

Akwa Ibom

Udoh Emem Monday, an SDP candidate from AkwaIbom, ran in the 2023 governorship election in her state but lost the race with her running mate, Ukut Benedit Asuquo.

2 news stories

Sokoto

Umar Abubakar Gada, an SDP-affiliated male candidate from Sokoto, competed in the 2023 Sokoto State governorship election but did not win, running alongside Dansuki Kabir Umar.

7 news stories

Lagos

Uthman Olakunle Taofeek, an SDP candidate from Lagos, ran unsuccessfully in the 2023 Lagos governorship election with Animashaun Morenike Abeni as his running mate.

Zamfara

Washo Sani, an SDP candidate from Zamfara, ran for governorship in 2023 with Rufai Lawali as his running mate and finished with a primary-secondary education.

Niger

Yarima Bukhari Yakubu, an SDP-affiliated candidate with an LLB, ran in the 2023 Niger State governorship election but lost the race.

1 news story

Katsina

Zakari Ibrahim Babangida, an SDP-affiliated candidate from Katsina, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election alongside Suleiman Ibrahim.