Who are the LP governorship candidates for 2027?

Labour Party (LP) has 16 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdulrrahim Chindo, Ahmed Yahuza, Ajibade Adekunle, Auwal Tafoki, Barry Avotu Johnson and 11 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has LP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

Labour Party (LP) has 16 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.

Tracked names

127

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

16Nominated

LP 2027 governorship field

Abdulrrahim Chindo

Sokoto

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Ahmed Yahuza

Zamfara

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Ajibade Adekunle

Kwara

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Auwal Tafoki

Kaduna

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Barry Avotu Johnson

Delta

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Ceekay Igara

Abia

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Emmanuel Friday

Cross River

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Gbefwi Gaza Jonathan

Nasarawa

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

1 news story

Michael Bush

Akwa Ibom

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

1 news story

Mohammad Raji

Kano

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Mohammed Aliyu

Bauchi

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Nuka Nwigbo

Rivers

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Otti Alex Chioma

Abia

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

2 news stories

Rabe Katsina

Katsina

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Splendor Oko Eze

Ebonyi

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

1 news story

Titus Tamango Belamo

Benue

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the LP governorship candidates for 2027?: Labour Party (LP) has 16 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdulrrahim Chindo, Ahmed Yahuza, Ajibade Adekunle, Auwal Tafoki, Barry Avotu Johnson and 11 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has LP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: Labour Party (LP) has 16 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.