Who are the NDP governorship candidates for 2027?

National Democratic Party (NDP) has 8 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdullahi Mustapha, Adamu Aliyu Danmacca, Dasaolu Oluwaseyi Olamilekan, Obadia Akinola, Ochigbo Mathew Sunday and 3 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has NDP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

National Democratic Party (NDP) has 8 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.

National Democratic Party (NDP) Governorship Candidates and Aspirants - 2027

6 February 2027

National Democratic Party (NDP) 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

206

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

8Nominated

NDP 2027 governorship field

Abdullahi Mustapha

Kano

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Adamu Aliyu Danmacca

Gombe

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

1 news story

Dasaolu Oluwaseyi Olamilekan

Ogun

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

1 news story

Obadia Akinola

Lagos

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Ochigbo Mathew Sunday

Benue

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: benue.today

Opusunju Silva

Rivers

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Sani Alfa

Niger

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

1 news story

Taiwo Ibiyemi Otegbeye

Oyo

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the NDP governorship candidates for 2027?: National Democratic Party (NDP) has 8 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdullahi Mustapha, Adamu Aliyu Danmacca, Dasaolu Oluwaseyi Olamilekan, Obadia Akinola, Ochigbo Mathew Sunday and 3 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has NDP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: National Democratic Party (NDP) has 8 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.