Who are the SDP governorship candidates for 2027?

Social Democratic Party (SDP) has 11 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Ben Gurion J Peter, Christopher Nathaniel, Femi Olaniyi, Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus, Hussaini Bello Ado and 6 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has SDP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

Social Democratic Party (SDP) has 11 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

206

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

11Nominated

SDP 2027 governorship field

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

Femi Olaniyi

Lagos

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

2 news stories

Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus

Zamfara

Nominee - as of 27 May 2026 - source: blueprint.ng

1 news story

Hussaini Bello Ado

Kano

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

1 news story

Maaji Adamu Muhammed

Gombe

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

1 news story

Margaret Inusa Yahaya

Plateau

Nominee - as of 27 May 2026 - source: universalreportersng.com

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

Ola Willams Adeyinka Penuel

Ogun

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

1 news story

Sebastine Hon

Benue

Nominee - as of 26 May 2026 - source: independent.ng

1 news story

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the SDP governorship candidates for 2027?: Social Democratic Party (SDP) has 11 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Ben Gurion J Peter, Christopher Nathaniel, Femi Olaniyi, Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus, Hussaini Bello Ado and 6 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has SDP nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: Social Democratic Party (SDP) has 11 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.