Who are the SDP governorship candidates for 2027?

Social Democratic Party (SDP) has 23 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Agbo Kingsley Obinna, Alhaji Modu Abba, Apaokagi Ridwan Salahudeen, Bature Abba, Ben Gurion J Peter and 18 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has SDP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

Social Democratic Party (SDP) has 23 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.

Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Candidates and Aspirants - 2027

6 February 2027

Social Democratic Party (SDP) 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

23Nominated

SDP 2027 governorship field

Agbo Kingsley Obinna

Ebonyi

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

1 news story

Alhaji Modu Abba

Borno

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

1 news story

Apaokagi Ridwan Salahudeen

Kwara

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

1 news story

Bature Abba

Yobe

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

1 news story

Ben Gurion J Peter

Rivers

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

1 news story

Christopher Nathaniel

Adamawa

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

2 news stories

Dafup Simput Eagles

Plateau

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

1 news story

Dansarai Mni Magajio Aliyu

Katsina

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

1 news story

Effiong Asuomo Rosemary

Akwa Ibom

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

1 news story

Femi Olaniyi

Lagos

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

2 news stories

Hussaini Bello Ado

Kano

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

1 news story

Idris Adamu Abubakar

Kaduna

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

1 news story

Iloka Friday

Enugu

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

1 news story

Maaji Adamu Muhammed

Gombe

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

1 news story

Mohammed Abubakar Adamu

Nasarawa

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

2 news stories

Mohammed Ndarani Mohammed

Niger

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

1 news story

Musa Hamza

Zamfara

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

1 news story

Musa Namadori Garba

Jigawa

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

1 news story

Obasi Uba Ekeagbara

Abia

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

1 news story

Obuseh Felix Ogechukwu

Delta

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

1 news story

Ola Willams Adeyinka Penuel

Ogun

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

1 news story

Umar Faruk

Kebbi

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

1 news story

Yusuf Ali

Taraba

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

1 news story

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the SDP governorship candidates for 2027?: Social Democratic Party (SDP) has 23 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Agbo Kingsley Obinna, Alhaji Modu Abba, Apaokagi Ridwan Salahudeen, Bature Abba, Ben Gurion J Peter and 18 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has SDP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: Social Democratic Party (SDP) has 23 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.