Sokoto - 2023 Gubernatorial Elections
11 March 2023
The Sokoto race in the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections was held on 11 March 2023. 20 candidates from 17 parties contested. Won by Aliyu Ahmed Sokoto of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 454K votes (52.48%).
20
Candidates
17
Parties
858K
Total Votes
1
States
Results
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliyu Ahmed Sokoto | APC | 454K | 52.9% |
| 2 | Umar Saidu | PDP | 405K | 47.1% |
Vote Share
All Candidates
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Aliyu Ahmed Sokoto
APC
454KWON
US
Umar Saidu
PDP
405KLost
DS
Daniya Usama Sani
YPP
Lost
UG
Umar Abubakar Gada
SDP
Lost
MH
Mohammed Habibu
ZLP
Lost
MG
Muhammad Saidu Gumburawa
PRP
Lost
GI
Goronyo Ibrahim
BP
Lost
IY
Ibrahim Yushau
ADC
Lost
DU
Dahiru Umaru
NNPP
Lost
KK
Kokani Bala Kebbe
APC
Lost

Aminu Umar
NNPP
Lost
AI
Ahmed Babajo Ibrahim
AAC
Lost
AH
Abubakar Haruna
APM
Lost
IG
Ibrahim Muhammed Mansur Gada
APGA
Lost
AA
Abba Sidi Ahmed
APP
Lost
UA
Umar Aminu Ahmad
LP
Lost
IB
Isiyaku Bello
ADC
Lost
LM
Liman Ibrahim Muhammad
ADP
Lost
AD
Aliyu Alh Sulaiman Dandauda
NRM
Lost
AJ
Ahmad Ahmad Jao
AA
Lost