Who are the NRM governorship candidates for 2027?

National Rescue Movement (NRM) has 21 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abbagana Grema Muhammad, Afolabi Taofeek Ademola, Aliyu Sulaiman, Aminu Hassan Ibrahim, Chigbe Chioma Vivian and 16 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has NRM nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

National Rescue Movement (NRM) has 21 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

420

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

21Nominated

NRM 2027 governorship field

Abbagana Grema Muhammad

Yobe

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

1 news story

Afolabi Taofeek Ademola

Oyo

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

1 news story

Aliyu Sulaiman

Sokoto

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

1 news story

Aminu Hassan Ibrahim

Jigawa

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

1 news story

Chigbe Chioma Vivian

Cross River

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

1 news story

Cosmas Jarlath

Plateau

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

1 news story

Ekong Mfon Udo

Akwa Ibom

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

1 news story

Fayoyin Olujobi Ezekiel

Ogun

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

1 news story

Jerry Jerry

Abia

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

1 news story

Khalid Muhammad

Nasarawa

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

1 news story

Minaibim Harry

Rivers

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

1 news story

Muhammad Muhammad Zaharaddin

Bauchi

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

1 news story

Musa Kallah Yahaya

Kaduna

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

1 news story

Mustapha Umar Mustapha

Borno

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

1 news story

Okonkwo Christopher Ndubuisi

Enugu

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

1 news story

Onigbokun Ademola Joseph

Lagos

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

1 news story

Sabitu Chafe Magaji

Zamfara

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

1 news story

Sade Salisu

Katsina

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

1 news story

Samuel Faith Monday

Adamawa

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

1 news story

Wombo Terese Paul

Benue

Nominee - as of 24 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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Frequently asked questions

Who are the NRM governorship candidates for 2027?: National Rescue Movement (NRM) has 21 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abbagana Grema Muhammad, Afolabi Taofeek Ademola, Aliyu Sulaiman, Aminu Hassan Ibrahim, Chigbe Chioma Vivian and 16 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has NRM nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: National Rescue Movement (NRM) has 21 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.