When is the 2027 Governorship Elections?

The 2027 Governorship Elections is scheduled to hold on 6 February 2027.

Who is running in the 2027 Governorship Elections?

We are tracking 127 candidates for the 2027 Governorship Elections so far, including Abdullahi Sharif, Abdullahi Usman Maigida, Abdulrrahim Chindo.

2027 Governorship Elections

6 February 2027

The 2027 Governorship Elections is scheduled for 6 February 2027. 127 candidates from 18 parties are being tracked so far.

Who's running

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Abdullahi Sharif

PDP · Yobe

Abdullahi Sharif is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and a BSc.

1 news story

Abdullahi Usman Maigida

PDP · Yobe

Abdullahi Usman Maigida is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Abdulrrahim Chindo

LP · Sokoto

Abdulrrahim Chindo is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, a GCE, and a degree.

1 news story

Abimbola Adekanmbi

APM · Oyo

Nigerian politician and public policy specialist Abimbola Adekanmbi holds a background in finance and governance, currently nominated by APM for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.

1 news story

Aboki Stephen Bayonga

DLA · Taraba

Aboki Stephen Bayonga is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Abubakar Malami

ADC · Kebbi

Nigerian lawyer-turned-politician Abubakar Malami is an ADC candidate in Kebbi’s 2027 governorship election as a party nominee.

1 news story

Adedeji Doherty

PDP · Lagos

Adedeji Doherty is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, and an MBA.

1 news story

Adekunle Adenuga

BP · Ogun

Adekunle Adenuga is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Adeola Solomon Olamilekan

APC · Ogun

Adeola Solomon Olamilekan is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and an HND.

1 news story

Adeyemi Abiola Roseline

APP · Lagos

Adeyemi Abiola Roseline is a female Nigerian politician who holds a BSc.

1 news story

Ahmed Galadima

APC · Adamawa

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

1 news story

Ahmed Yahuza

LP · Zamfara

Ahmed Yahuza is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and an ND.

1 news story

Ajibade Adekunle

LP · Kwara

Ajibade Adekunle is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and a degree.

1 news story

Akpanudoedehe John James

ADC · Akwa Ibom

Akpanudoedehe John James is a Nigerian politician who holds a WAEC and a BSc.

1 news story

Alia Hyacinth Iormem

APC · Benue

Nigerian Catholic cleric and healthcare ethics expert serving as Benue State’s APC-backed governor since 2023.

2 news stories

Aliyu Ahmed

APC · Sokoto

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

2 news stories

Aliyu Wadada Ahmed

APC · Nasarawa

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

2 news stories

Alli Sharafadeen Abiodun

APC · Oyo

Lawyer and former senator Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, representing Oyo South since his election to the Senate in 2023.

3 news stories

Aminu Abdulfatah

PRP · Kaduna

Aminu Abdulfatah is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BTech.

1 news story

Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo

NDC · Kano

Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Arthur Jarvis

PDP · Cross River

Arthur Jarvis is a Nigerian politician who holds a GCE, a BA, and a PhD.

1 news story

Auwal Tafoki

LP · Kaduna

Auwal Tafoki is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, a GCE, and an MSc.

1 news story

Baba Wali

APC · Yobe

Baba Wali is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and a WAEC.

1 news story

Babagana Buhari

ADC · Borno

Babagana Buhari is a female Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and an ND.

1 news story

Barry Avotu Johnson

LP · Delta

Barry Avotu Johnson is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, a GCE, and a degree.

1 news story

Biodun Ogundipe

ADC · Ogun

Biodun Ogundipe is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, a BSc, an MBA, an LLB, and a BL.

1 news story

Bolaji Odusina

NDC · Ogun

Bolaji Odusina is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Bwacha Emmanuel

PDP · Taraba

Bwacha Emmanuel is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a GCE, and an LLB.

1 news story

Ceekay Igara

LP · Abia

Ceekay Igara is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Chinda Kingsley Ogundu

APC · Rivers

Chinda Kingsley Ogundu is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Christopher Nathaniel

SDP · Adamawa

Christopher Nathaniel is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WAEC, and a PhD.

1 news story

Chukwuma Odii Ifeanyi

PDP · Ebonyi

Businessman and PDP gubernatorial candidate Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii (born 1975) is a businessman, philanthropist, and politician from Ebonyi State with academic qualifications including a B.Sc. and honorary doctorate in business management.

1 news story

Coffie Emeni Samuel

PDP · Akwa Ibom

Coffie Emeni Samuel is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BEng.

1 news story

Dan Iya Manir Muhammad

ADC · Sokoto

Politician and former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State (PDP) with civil service and local government administration experience, now nominated by ADC in the 2027 Governorship Elections.

1 news story

Danjuma Laah

NDC · Kaduna

Former Senator for Kaduna South, Danjuma Tella Laah is an NDC governorship aspirant adopted by state stakeholders before the party's Kaduna primary.

1 news story

Dona Nwogbo

PDP · Enugu

Dona Nwogbo is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WAEC, and a BL.

1 news story

Dumo Lulu Briggs

NDC · Rivers

Dumo Lulu Briggs is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Emmanuel David Ombugadu

PDP · Nasarawa

Nigerian politician Emmanuel David Ombugadu, born 1978 in Kaduna, is a former House of Representatives member with PDP gubernatorial bids in Nasarawa (lost 2019/2023). Educated at University of Jos and RSUST, he served in legislative committees before entering politics.

1 news story

Emmanuel Friday

LP · Cross River

Emmanuel Friday is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BSc.

1 news story

Emmanuel Unuafe

ADC · Delta

Emmanuel Unuafe is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, and a bachelor's degree.

1 news story

Eno Umo Bassey

APC · Akwa Ibom

Nigerian politician Umo Bassey Eno (born 1964), a Christian clergyman and former commissioner, rose through education, business, and public office to become Akwa Ibom’s governor under PDP before defecting to APC in 2025.

3 news stories

Eric Opah

APC · Abia

Philanthropist-turned-logistics executive Eric Opah, APC candidate for Abia’s 2027 governorship, combines business leadership with community-focused initiatives like the Eric Opah Foundation and Mbubo Transformation Group.

1 news story

Farah Dagogo

ADC · Rivers

Nigerian politician Farah Dagogo (ADC), born 1982, is a former MEND field commander turned lawmaker and national representative with expertise in education and environmental governance.

1 news story

Femi Olaniyi

SDP · Lagos

Femi Olaniyi is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Funso Doherty

NDC · Lagos

Funso Doherty is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Gabriel Pidomson

ADC · Rivers

Gabriel Pidomson is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Garba Yakubu Lado

PDP · Katsina

Garba Yakubu Lado is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and an advanced diploma.

1 news story

Gbefwi Gaza Jonathan

LP · Nasarawa

Nigerian politician Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi, born 1975, is a House Representative from Nasarawa State’s Keffi/Karu/Kokona constituency, currently serving since his first term under SDP.

1 news story

Gbemileke Alagbe

ADC · Oyo

Gbemileke Alagbe is a Nigerian politician.

1 news story

Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus

SDP · Zamfara

Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and an SSCE.

1 news story

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Road to 2027

Party primaries window
23 Apr – 30 May 2026
All registered parties must select candidates within INEC's statutory primary window.
Presidential nomination forms
27 Jun – 11 Jul 2026
Window for parties to submit presidential and National Assembly nomination forms.
Presidential campaigns open
19 Aug 2026
150-day campaign window under the Electoral Act opens for presidential candidates.
Final candidate submission deadline
29 Aug 2026
Last day for parties to submit cleared presidential and National Assembly candidates to INEC.
Final candidate list published
12 Sep 2026
INEC publishes ballot order and candidate particulars for the presidential and National Assembly polls.
Presidential & National AssemblyPoll day
16 Jan 2027
Polls open 8:30 AM local, close 2:30 PM; voters in queue by close-of-poll are allowed to vote.
Governorship & State AssemblyPoll day
6 Feb 2027
28 states hold gubernatorial contests; 8 run off-cycle (Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, Osun).
Handover day
29 May 2027
Inauguration of the next President of the Federal Republic.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Governorship Elections?: The 2027 Governorship Elections is scheduled to hold on 6 February 2027.
Who is running in the 2027 Governorship Elections?: We are tracking 127 candidates for the 2027 Governorship Elections so far, including Abdullahi Sharif, Abdullahi Usman Maigida, Abdulrrahim Chindo.