Who are the APM governorship candidates for 2027?

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has 7 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdulmalik Saidu Akpayi, Abimbola Adekanmbi, Babajide Rotimi Mathew, Laja Adeoye, Lemela Lenos Silas and 2 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has APM nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has 7 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Governorship Candidates and Aspirants - 2027

6 February 2027

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) 2027 governorship candidates and aspirants. Sourced status list for 2027 Governorship Elections, including nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

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Tracked names

149

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

7Nominated

APM 2027 governorship field

Abdulmalik Saidu Akpayi

Niger

Nominee - as of 13 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Abimbola Adekanmbi

Oyo

Nominee - as of 29 May 2026 - source: von.gov.ng

1 news story

Babajide Rotimi Mathew

Ogun

Nominee - as of 13 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Laja Adeoye

Lagos

Nominee - as of 28 May 2026 - source: vanguardngr.com

1 news story

Lemela Lenos Silas

Gombe

Nominee - as of 13 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Onawo Mohammed Ogoshi

Nasarawa

Nominee - as of 13 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Yakubu Adamu

Bauchi

Nominee - as of 29 May 2026 - source: thenationonlineng.net

1 news story

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the APM governorship candidates for 2027?: Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has 7 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdulmalik Saidu Akpayi, Abimbola Adekanmbi, Babajide Rotimi Mathew, Laja Adeoye, Lemela Lenos Silas and 2 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has APM nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has 7 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.