Who are the NRM governorship candidates for 2027?

National Rescue Movement (NRM) has 3 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Fayoyin Olujobi Ezekiel, Khalid Muhammad, Yahya Bashir. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has NRM nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

National Rescue Movement (NRM) has 3 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.

National Rescue Movement (NRM) Governorship Candidates and Aspirants - 2027

6 February 2027

National Rescue Movement (NRM) 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

3Nominated

NRM 2027 governorship field

Fayoyin Olujobi Ezekiel

Ogun

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

1 news story

Khalid Muhammad

Nasarawa

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

1 news story

Yahya Bashir

Gombe

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

1 news story

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Gombe Nasarawa Ogun

Frequently asked questions

Who are the NRM governorship candidates for 2027?: National Rescue Movement (NRM) has 3 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Fayoyin Olujobi Ezekiel, Khalid Muhammad, Yahya Bashir. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has NRM nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: National Rescue Movement (NRM) has 3 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.