Who are the NDP governorship candidates for 2027?

National Democratic Party (NDP) has 19 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdullahi Mustapha, Adamu Aliyu Danmacca, Ahmad Tijani, Akpan Michael Udo, Ali Godday and 14 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has NDP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

National Democratic Party (NDP) has 19 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

420

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

19Nominated

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

Ahmad Tijani

Katsina

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Akpan Michael Udo

Akwa Ibom

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Ali Godday

Kaduna

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Auwal Umar

Sokoto

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Dasaolu Oluwaseyi Olamilekan

Ogun

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Deacon Shola Victor Abioye

Kwara

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Haruna Muhammad Ningi

Bauchi

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Idris Musa

Zamfara

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Leo Onyekwere

Abia

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Nuhu Abubakar Atta

Taraba

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

2 news stories

Obadia Akinola

Lagos

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

1 news story

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

Umar Mohammed

Yobe

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Yohanna Wilson Yilpan

Plateau

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Zumaru Ahmadu

Kebbi

Nominee - as of 24 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 19 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdullahi Mustapha, Adamu Aliyu Danmacca, Ahmad Tijani, Akpan Michael Udo, Ali Godday and 14 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has NDP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: National Democratic Party (NDP) has 19 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.