Who are the DLA governorship candidates for 2027?

Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has 2 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Aboki Stephen Bayonga, Jeremiah Akpan. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has DLA nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has 2 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.

Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) Governorship Candidates and Aspirants - 2027

6 February 2027

Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) 2027 governorship candidates and aspirants. Sourced status list for 2027 Governorship Elections, including nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Tracked names

127

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

2Nominated

DLA 2027 governorship field

Aboki Stephen Bayonga

Taraba

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: guardian.ng

1 news story

Jeremiah Akpan

Akwa Ibom

Nominee - as of 29 May 2026 - source: blueprint.ng

1 news story

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Akwa Ibom Taraba

Frequently asked questions

Who are the DLA governorship candidates for 2027?: Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has 2 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Aboki Stephen Bayonga, Jeremiah Akpan. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has DLA nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has 2 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.