Who are the LP governorship candidates for 2027?

Labour Party (LP) has 7 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Gbefwi Gaza Jonathan, Ishaku Elisha Cliff, Michael Bush, Mohammed Usman, Muazu Zubairu Halilu and 2 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has LP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

Labour Party (LP) has 7 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.

Labour Party (LP) Governorship Candidates and Aspirants - 2027

6 February 2027

Labour Party (LP) 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

LP 2027 governorship field

Gbefwi Gaza Jonathan

Nasarawa

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

2 news stories

Ishaku Elisha Cliff

Adamawa

Nominee - as of 2 June 2026 - source: premiumtimesng.com

1 news story

Michael Bush

Akwa Ibom

Nominee - as of 1 June 2026 - source: premiumtimesng.com

1 news story

Mohammed Usman

Niger

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

1 news story

Muazu Zubairu Halilu

Gombe

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

1 news story

Otti Alex Chioma

Abia

Nominee - as of 31 May 2026 - source: vanguardngr.com

2 news stories

Splendor Oko Eze

Ebonyi

Nominee - as of 1 June 2026 - source: businessday.ng

1 news story

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the LP governorship candidates for 2027?: Labour Party (LP) has 7 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Gbefwi Gaza Jonathan, Ishaku Elisha Cliff, Michael Bush, Mohammed Usman, Muazu Zubairu Halilu and 2 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has LP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: Labour Party (LP) has 7 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.