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2019 Nigerian gubernatorial elections

The 2019 Nigerian gubernatorial elections were held for state governors in 31 out of 36 Nigerian states. All but three were held on 2 March 2019 with the election for Rivers State being postponed until 4 April,[1] while the Kogi State and Bayelsa State elections were both held on 16 November. The last regular gubernatorial elections for all states were in 2015.

2019 Nigerian gubernatorial elections
← 2018 2 March, 4 April, and 16 November 2019 2020 →
31 governorships
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Party APC PDP APGA
Seats before 22 13 1
Seats after 20 15 1
Seat change Decrease 2 Increase 2 Steady
Seats up 18 13 0
Seats won 16 15 0

All states have a two term limit for Governors which made several incumbent governors ineligible for re-election. Seven APC governors were term-limited while eleven incumbent APC governors were eligible for re-election. Among PDP governors, three were term-limited while ten could seek re-election. Elections were held in 18 of the 22 states with APC governors and all 13 of the states with PDP governors. Incumbent state governors running to be reelected included 11 APC governors and 10 PDP governors.

The PDP picked up four governorships from the APC in Adamawa, Bauchi, Oyo, and Zamfara while the APC picked up two governorships from the PDP in Gombe and Kwara; net change was PDP+2. Court decisions changed results in several states with the APC winners in Bayelsa and Zamfara being disqualified prior to their inaugurations while the PDP's win in Imo State was overturned after the erstwhile winner governed for over seven months.

Results summary

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State Incumbent Results
Incumbent Party First elected Status Candidates
Abia Okezie Ikpeazu PDP 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Adamawa Bindo Jibrilla APC 2015 Incumbent lost reelection
New governor elected
PDP gain
Abia Udom Gabriel Emmanuel PDP 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Bauchi Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar APC 2015 Incumbent lost reelection
New governor elected
PDP gain
Bayelsa Henry Seriake Dickson PDP 2012 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected after court decision[a]
PDP hold
Benue Samuel Ortom PDP[b] 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Borno Kashim Shettima APC 2011 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected
APC hold
Cross River Benedict Ayade PDP 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Delta Ifeanyi Okowa PDP 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Ebonyi Dave Umahi PDP 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Enugu Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi PDP 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Gombe Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo PDP 2011 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected
APC gain
Imo Rochas Okorocha APC 2011 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected after court decision[c]
APC hold
Jigawa Mohammed Badaru Abubakar APC 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Kaduna Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai APC 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Kano Abdullahi Umar Ganduje APC 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Katsina Aminu Bello Masari APC 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Kebbi Abubakar Atiku Bagudu APC 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Kogi Yahaya Bello APC 2015[d] Incumbent re-elected
Kwara Abdulfatah Ahmed PDP 2011 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected
APC gain
Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode APC 2015 Incumbent lost renomination
New governor elected
APC hold
Nasarawa Umaru Tanko Al-Makura APC 2011 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected
APC hold
Niger Abubakar Sani Bello APC 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Ogun Ibikunle Amosun APC 2011 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected
APC hold
Oyo Abiola Ajimobi APC 2011 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected
PDP gain
Plateau Simon Lalong APC 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Rivers Ezenwo Nyesom Wike PDP 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Sokoto Aminu Tambuwal PDP[e] 2015 Incumbent re-elected
Taraba Darius Ishaku PDP 2015 Incumbent re-elected
  •  Y Darius Ishaku (PDP) 57.21%
  • Sani Abubakar Danladi (APC) 39.87%
Yobe Ibrahim Gaidam APC 2009[f] Incumbent term limited
New governor elected
APC hold
Zamfara Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari APC 2011 Incumbent term limited
New governor elected after court decision[g]
PDP gain

Notes

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  1. ^ David Lyon of the APC was originally elected Governor; however, a February 2020 Supreme Court judgement disqualified Lyon and awarded the win to the PDP's Douye Diri.[2]
  2. ^ Samuel Ortom was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in 2018.
  3. ^ Emeka Ihedioha of the PDP was originally elected Governor; however, a January 2020 Supreme Court judgement awarded the win to the APC's Hope Uzodinma.[3]
  4. ^ In 2015, APC's candidate Abubakar Audu won the Kogi gubernatorial election but died shortly afterwards. As runner-up in the APC primary, Yahaya Bello was declared Governor-elect.
  5. ^ Aminu Tambuwal was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in 2018.
  6. ^ Ibrahim Gaidam took office in 2009 after his predecessor Mamman Bello Ali died. He was subsequently elected to a full term in the 2011 gubernatorial election.
  7. ^ Mukhtar Shehu Idris of the APC was originally elected Governor; however, a May 2019 Supreme Court judgement disqualified Idris and awarded the win to the PDP's Bello Matawalle.[4]

Abia State

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Main article: 2019 Abia State gubernatorial election

One-term PDP incumbent Okezie Ikpeazu sought re-election and won the PDP nomination while businessman Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Ikpeazu won re-election, 60–23.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Okezie Victor IkpeazuPeople's Democratic Party (PDP)261,12760.26
Uchechukwu Sampson OgahAll Progressives Congress (APC)99,57422.98
Alex OttiAll Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)64,36614.85
Hon. (Mrs) Blessing NwagbaSocial Democratic Party (SDP)2,1910.51
Okoronkwo Fortunes PaulProvidence People’s Congress (PPC)1,0440.24
Chukwudi NnabugwuPeople's Party of Nigeria (PPN)6240.14
Okey Okoro UdoAction Democratic Party (ADP)5220.12
Igara Ceekay KaluLabour Party (LP)5200.12
Madu Anthony ChukwuonyePeople for Democratic Change (PDC)4420.10
Obinna KelennaAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC)3330.08
Igwo Nnanna OkpanAll Grassroots Alliance (AGA)2930.07
Orji KingsleyZenith Labour Party (ZLP)2910.07
Ulunwa Utokannandu MorganAlliance National Party (ANP)2890.07
Ubani Vincent AnthonyAfrican Action Congress (AAC)2540.06
Onuoha Uko IgweAll Grand Alliance Party (AGAP)2470.06
Opara Alphonsius ObinnaAdvanced Congress of Democracts (ACD)1660.04
Francis Onugu UkwuUnited Progressive Party (UPP)1510.03
Umeh Charles OkeziAction Peoples Party (APP)1380.03
Udeagha Rose UzoaruMega Party of Nigeria (MPN)1240.03
Benson Chibunna OnyekachiKowa Party (KP)1020.02
Nkoro Joseph NgoziYoung Progressive Party (YPP)1000.02
Ahaiwe Udochukwu ElvisRestoration Party of Nigeria (RP)890.02
Awa Ezekiel AnyaPeople's Trust (PT)530.01
Emeka UwakolamAccord (A)430.01
Charles Okechukwu OkerekeJustice Must Prevail Party (JMPP)400.01
Gilbert Chikezie ChrisIndependent Democrats (ID)380.01
Chijioke OwantaAlliance of Social Democrats (ASD)350.01
Annyalewachi NwaozuruGreen Party of Nigeria (GPN)330.01
Michael Imojo NduAlliance for a United Nigeria (AUN)290.01
Paul Chinedu EmmanuelFresh Democratic Party (FRESH)220.01
Chinwuba Queen Edith AsikaralinounChange Advocacy Party (CAP)210.00
Obasi Heavens UgochukwuDemocratic Alternative (DA)140.00
Total433,315100.00
Valid votes433,31597.51
Invalid/blank votes11,0612.49
Total votes444,376100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,932,89222.99
Source: INEC

Adamawa State

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Main article: 2019 Adamawa State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Bindo Jibrilla sought re-election and won the APC nomination while former Acting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Fintiri defeated incumbent Jibrilla, 43–37.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ahmadu Umaru FintiriPeople's Democratic Party376,55243.22
Bindo JibrillaAll Progressives Congress336,38638.61
Other candidates158,36918.18
Total871,307100.00
Valid votes871,30796.91
Invalid/blank votes27,7903.09
Total votes899,097100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,973,08345.57
Source: ThisDayLive

Akwa Ibom State

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Main article: 2019 Akwa Ibom State gubernatorial election

One-term PDP incumbent Udom Gabriel Emmanuel sought re-election and won the PDP nomination while former managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission Nsima Ekere became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Emmanuel won re-election, 75–25.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Udom Gabriel EmmanuelPeople's Democratic Party519,71274.64
Nsima EkereAll Progressives Congress171,97824.70
Other candidates4,5550.65
Total696,245100.00
Valid votes696,24597.78
Invalid/blank votes15,7922.22
Total votes712,037100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,119,72733.59
Source: Leadership

Bauchi State

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Main article: 2019 Bauchi State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar sought re-election and won the APC nomination while former FCT Minister Bala Mohammed became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Mohammed defeated incumbent Abubakar, 46–45.

Bayelsa State

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Main article: 2019 Bayelsa State gubernatorial election

Two-term PDP incumbent Henry Seriake Dickson was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. Businessman David Lyon won the APC nomination while Bayelsa Central Senator Douye Diri won the PDP nomination. Initial results showed Lyon defeating Diri, 71–29, but due to a false certificate from APC Deputy Governor nominee Biobarakuma Degi, Lyon was disqualified and Diri was declared winner.

Benue State

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Main article: 2019 Benue State gubernatorial election

One-term incumbent Samuel Ortom switched from the APC to the PDP in 2019 and sought re-election under the PDP banner; Ortom won the PDP nomination while former Representative Emmanuel Jime became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Ortom won re-election, 52–42.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Samuel OrtomPeople's Democratic Party434,47352.29
Emmanuel JimeAll Progressives Congress345,15541.54
Other candidates51,3266.18
Total830,954100.00
Valid votes830,95498.20
Invalid/blank votes15,2681.80
Total votes846,222100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,471,89434.23
Source: Yafri

Borno State

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Main article: 2019 Borno State gubernatorial election

Two-term APC incumbent Kashim Shettima was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. Former Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Babagana Umara Zulum won the APC nomination while former Borno ANPP Chairman Mohammad Imam won the PDP nomination. Zulum defeated Imam, 93–5.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Babagana Umara ZulumAll Progressives Congress1,175,44092.78
Mohammad ImamPeople's Democratic Party66,1155.22
Other candidates25,4122.01
Total1,266,967100.00
Valid votes1,266,96798.29
Invalid/blank votes22,0601.71
Total votes1,289,027100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,316,21855.65
Source: Premium Times

Cross River State

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Main article: 2019 Cross River State gubernatorial election

One-term PDP incumbent Ben Ayade sought re-election and won the PDP nomination while Cross River Central Senator John Owan Enoh became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Ayade won re-election, 73–25.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ayade Benedict BengiousuyePeople's Democratic Party (PDP)381,48473.04
John Owan EnohAll Progressives Congress (APC)131,16125.11
Eyo Ekpo O.Social Democratic Party (SDP)4,8180.92
Ntan Ebaye EkpaNational Conscience Party (NCP)1,0920.21
Edward Eniad UgbeAction Democratic Party (ADP)6480.12
Ushie Tony AshibesibeAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC)4900.09
Charles Inah OkoiAlliance of Social Democrats (ASD)3600.07
Undie Emmanuel UgbongYoung Democratic Party (YDP)3450.07
Ali PatrickProgressive Peoples Alliance (PPA)3050.06
Ezama Castro AdogaYoung Progressive Party (YPP)2710.05
Uzong George MosesAll Blending Party (ABP)2620.05
Ngang Bassey NgangDemocratic People's Party (DPP)2440.05
Ntami Nkanu EsegePeople's Party of Nigeria (PPN)1240.02
Ofem Ubi OkaMega Party of Nigeria (MPN)1090.02
Arit Edet AikpongNational Action Council (NAC)1070.02
Ebughe KennethAlliance for Democracy (AD)950.02
Omari Fredrick EjeJustice Must Prevail Party (JMPP)780.01
Michael SundayIndependent Democrats (ID)600.01
Ubi Hossana UkonuDemocratic Peoples Congress (DPC)520.01
Godwin Daniel PastorMass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA)490.01
Eno Eno EnangAccord (A)340.01
Mkposong Ekete MkposongKowa Party (KP)330.01
Charles OffiongDemocratic Alternative (DA)270.01
Inah Thomas EnyiCoalition for Change (C4C)250.00
Ekeng Effiom EffiomAction Alliance (AA)220.00
Morphy Pamela UbagidiChange Advocacy Party (CAP)140.00
Total522,309100.00
Valid votes522,30997.85
Invalid/blank votes11,4992.15
Total votes533,808100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,486,02635.92
Source: INEC[5]

Delta State

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Main article: 2019 Delta State gubernatorial election

One-term PDP incumbent Ifeanyi Okowa sought re-election and won the PDP nomination while businessman Great Ogboru became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Okowa won re-election, 80–19.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ifeanyi Arthur OkowaPeople's Democratic Party (PDP)925,27480.17
Great Ovedje OgboruAll Progressives Congress (APC)215,93818.71
Chukwu Prince JoeAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC)2,0320.18
Richard KimekuDemocratic People's Party (DPP)1,1850.10
Akwara John OgheneovoSocial Democratic Party (SDP)1,1360.10
Ashikodi DavidAccord (A)1,0270.09
Mohammed Oluremi Jane BatsonePeople for Democratic Change (PDC)1,0010.09
Frank Ufuoma EsanobiAfrican Action Congress (AAC)9140.08
Obire Odiakpo JustineProgressive Peoples Alliance (PPA)5490.05
Odibo Golly Hannah AtataAdvanced Congress of Democracts (ACD)4290.04
Edward OkiyaLabour Party (LP)4110.04
Onikiti HelenAdvanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA)3310.03
Ajaguogbadim Joshua Patrick ChidinmaUnited Progressive Party (UPP)3210.03
Augustine Chukwuemeka ObiRe-build Nigeria Party (RBNP)2940.03
Gabriel MamuzoNigeria People's Congress (NPC)2840.02
Brando OmuAll Grand Alliance Party (AGAP)2750.02
Monu-Olarewaju Theodora ChimeAdvanced Allied Party (AAP)2580.02
Michael EgohAction Democratic Party (ADP)2280.02
Ejumedia Prince SunnyHope Democratic Party (HDP)2240.02
Illoh Awele OnyisiMega Party of Nigeria (MPN)1830.02
Enwose Williams B. N.Freedom and Justice Party (FJP)1800.02
Isamade PaulAllied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)1620.01
Victor EgwuenuPeople's Party of Nigeria (PPN)1340.01
Godwin Mojume AsikawaliJustice Must Prevail Party (JMPP)1150.01
America Emmanuel OgheneochukoNational Rescue Movement (NRM)1100.01
Gordson Korogha EnhubarehNational Conscience Party (NCP)1000.01
Bidokwu EmekaAction Alliance (AA)980.01
Cosmos AnnabelAssociation for Better Nigeria (ABN)920.01
Umudjane Sylvester OmonighoBetter Nigeria Progressive Party (BNPP)950.01
Lucky DikadiPeople's Redemption Party (PRP)830.01
Amaye John OghenemohwoAllied Peoples Movement (APM)700.01
Ossai Edward OlieGrassroots Development Party of Nigeria (GDPN)610.01
Ejiro Odu TolbertNational Interest Party (NIP)590.01
Friday Udumebraye TogbeSustainable National Party (SNP)510.00
Jean Chiazor AnisherePeople's Trust (PT)490.00
Olotu Stanley OmohwoReformed Advanced Party (RAP)460.00
Efetoboh PatriciaNational Action Council (NAC)410.00
Iselegwu ClementRestoration Party of Nigeria (RP)390.00
Nkwoala Emeka MathiasZenith Labour Party (ZLP)380.00
Obiodogwu AugustineDemocratic Alternative (DA)330.00
Okolugbo GloriaChange Advocacy Party (CAP)300.00
Anthony Mejebi ClarkeGreen Party of Nigeria (GPN)290.00
Edozien Leroy ChumaAlliance of Social Democrats (ASD)250.00
Anyiraodiakaose NellyNigeria Community Movement Party (NCMP)250.00
Enuakpoje Peters ErhoIndependent Democrats (ID)310.00
Oghotevwo Lucky OyovwiMovement for the Restoration and Defence of Democracy (MRDD)250.00
Atagbuzia Chibueze SixtusKowa Party (KP)220.00
Endurance Udubrai EddyNational Democratic Liberty Party (NDLP)210.00
Okotcha Odinma EricMass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA)150.00
Obichie David EgwebuikeNigeria for Democracy (NFD)150.00
Total1,154,188100.00
Valid votes1,154,18897.95
Invalid/blank votes24,1472.05
Total votes1,178,335100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,831,20541.62
Source: INEC[6]

Ebonyi State

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Main article: 2019 Ebonyi State gubernatorial election

One-term PDP incumbent Dave Umahi sought re-election and won the PDP nomination while Ebonyi South Senator Sonni Ogbuoji became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Umahi won re-election, 82–17.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Dave UmahiPeople's Democratic Party393,04381.54
Sonni OgbuojiAll Progressives Congress81,70316.95
Other candidates7,2721.51
Total482,018100.00
Valid votes482,01897.77
Invalid/blank votes10,9842.23
Total votes493,002100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,432,52834.41
Source: Independent Newspapers Nigeria

Enugu State

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Main article: 2019 Enugu State gubernatorial election

One-term PDP incumbent Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi sought re-election and won the PDP nomination while former Enugu North Senator Ayogu Eze became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Okowa won re-election, 96–2.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ifeanyi UgwuanyiPeoples Democratic Party449,93595.54
Ayogu EzeAll Progressives Congress10,4232.21
Nwankpa Emmanuel Benedict EbelechukwuAPGA2,5470.54
Ozoemena Donatus MadubuikeUDP1,6480.35
Peter Onwurah AniagbosoSDP1,4760.31
Uzodinmma Ekene AndrewUPP8540.18
Eze CajetanADC5810.12
Egbo Emmanuel MadukaAPA5540.12
Onyeka ChineduNUP4630.10
Owoh Celestine ChukwudiPPC2710.06
Chidi Cadet NwanyanwuAAC2600.06
Okolo Louis UgwuID1940.04
Nnaji Victor IfeanyiADP1750.04
Nnamani Obioma NPPN1740.04
Anozie Nnenna MaryFRESH1560.03
Ugwuanyi Celestina AnitaNRM1450.03
Chinedu AnucheKP930.02
Prince Onyishi Sunday ChukwuemekaNNPP830.02
Okechukwu SlyvanusAGA760.02
Nweze HyacinthRBNP750.02
Anthonia Nwobodo NnekaACD620.01
Gerald Abonyi (Esq)LP610.01
Ani Afamefuna SamuelGPN590.01
Ogbonna Joshua JekwuANP570.01
Ifeoma Nnoli-udezeMPN540.01
Ozoemene Maureen OnwuntaNIP530.01
Chibueze Francis OnahSNP530.01
Okonkwo Chigozie AugustineNEPP480.01
Ifeadigo Ben AniZLP370.01
Ugwu Martins ChiesozibJMPP360.01
Franklin Emeka UgwuANDP330.01
Adjai Robinson ChukwuemekaCC300.01
Chukwuka Ibekwe CarleyGDPN300.01
Eneani Akachukwu HenryAPP260.01
Egbo Alex ChibuzoASD220.00
Amadi Eusebius TochukwuDA220.00
Christopher OgbuDPC210.00
Osita AguMMN100.00
Odumejemba Chinonyelum VicgeaialNCP100.00
Edwin Egbuaba NgeneMRDD70.00
Orji Jide AbrahamNAC70.00
Ugwu John ChukwuweikeCAP60.00
Total470,927100.00
Valid votes470,92798.47
Invalid/blank votes7,3141.53
Total votes478,241100.00
Registered voters/turnout19,448,8032.46

Gombe State

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Main article: 2019 Gombe State gubernatorial election

Two-term PDP incumbent Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. 2015 APC gubernatorial nominee Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya won the APC nomination while Gombe North Senator Usman Bayero Nafada won the PDP nomination. Yahaya defeated Nafada, 60–37.

Imo State

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Main article: 2019 Imo State gubernatorial election

Two-term APC incumbent Rochas Okorocha was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. Imo West Senator Hope Uzodinma won the APC nomination, former Deputy House Speaker Emeka Ihedioha won the PDP nomination, former Imo North Senator Ifeanyi Ararume won the APGA nomination, and Okorocha's Chief of Staff Uche Nwosu became the AA nominee after losing the APC primary. Initial results showed Ihedioha winning with 38% while Nwosu, Ararume, and Uzodinma received 27%, 16%, and 14%, respectively. Ihedioha received the certificate of return and governed until 14 January 2020 when the Supreme Court declared Uzodinma the winner and he took office as Governor.

Jigawa State

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Main article: 2019 Jigawa State gubernatorial election

One-term incumbent Mohammed Badaru Abubakar sought re-election and won the APC nomination while former Chief of Staff to Governor Sule Lamido Aminu Ibrahim Ringim became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Abubakar won re-election, 74–26.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mohammed Badaru AbubakarAll Progressives Congress810,93373.51
Aminu Ibrahim RingimPeople's Democratic Party288,35626.14
Other candidates3,8270.35
Total1,103,116100.00
Valid votes1,103,11697.86
Invalid/blank votes24,1522.14
Total votes1,127,268100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,163,20696.91
Source: Dailypost

Kaduna State

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Main article: 2019 Kaduna State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai sought re-election and won the APC nomination while former Representative Isah Ashiru became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Abubakar won re-election, 55–43.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nasir Ahmad el-RufaiAll Progressives Congress (APC)1,045,42755.32
Isah AshiruPeople's Democratic Party (PDP)814,16843.08
Haruna SaeedSocial Democratic Party (SDP)9,8280.52
Ahmad Tijjani OmarPeople's Redemption Party (PRP)5,6260.30
Polycarp Danladi GankonAll Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)2,4050.13
Sani AbdulkadirNew Nigeria People's Party (NNPP)2,0250.11
Othman Mustapha BakanoAfrican Peoples Alliance (APA)1,9870.11
Muhammad Kabir UthmanMega Party of Nigeria (MPN)1,5330.08
Muhammed Aliyu GaladimaNational Rescue Movement (NRM)1,1510.06
Ibrahim SuleimanAfrican Democratic Congress (ADA)1,0110.05
Abubakar AliyuChange Advocacy Party (CAP)6630.04
Kabir Ahmed JibrilProgressive Peoples Party (PPA)5940.03
Solomon Yahaya IkagwuNigeria People's Congress (NPC)4490.02
Metoh H. YakubuAll Grassroots Party (AGA)3240.02
Abdullahi Awwal AliyuUnited Democratic Party (UDP)3160.02
Ahmad MuhammadGreen Party of Nigeria (GPN)2380.01
Salim MuhammadAfrican Peoples Party (APP)1620.01
Emmanuel Parah BakoNational Conscience Party (NCP)1620.01
Adamu Idris ChadoDemocratic Peoples Congress (DPC)1570.01
Shehu AbubakarPeople's Party of Nigeria (PPN)1470.01
Aminu SaboAlliance for New Nigeria (ANN)1330.01
Umar Ibrahim FaroukLabour Party (LP)1250.01
Mansur SuleimanNigeria Elements Progressive Party (NEPP)1210.01
Umar UbaNational Interest Party (NIP)1020.01
Yahaya Alhassan MarafaUnity Party of Nigeria (UPN)990.01
Jamilu MohammadAccord (A)970.01
Shika Rabiatu SulaimanNational Action Council (NAC)880.00
Muhammad Fatima BintaRestoration Party of Nigeria (RP)860.00
Umar SuleimanDemocratic Alternative (DA)740.00
Suleiman AbdulrasheedMasses Movement of Nigeria (MMN)680.00
Abubakar AbdullahiZenith Labour Party (ZLP)670.00
Ahmad Rabiu BelloHope Democratic Party (HDP)660.00
Muhammed Jibrin MuntakaIndependent Democrats (ID)580.00
Halliru Tafida AbdullahiMovement for the Restoration and Defence of Democracy (MRDD)520.00
Ezekiel HabilaLiberation Movement (LM)360.00
Iliyasu Aminu MustaphaAction Alliance (AA)320.00
Yusuf AbdulfataiWe The People Nigeria (WTPN)230.00
Muhammed UmarJustice Must Prevail Party (JMPP)140.00
Total1,889,714100.00
Registered voters/turnout3,932,492–
Source: INEC[7]

Kano State

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Main article: 2019 Kano State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Abdullahi Umar Ganduje sought re-election and won the APC nomination while former Commissioner of Works, Housing and Transport Abba Kabir Yusuf became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. The election was declared inconclusive with Kabir Yusuf in the lead but the supplementary elections in certain areas pushed Ganduje to win re-election, 50.2-49.8.

Katsina State

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Main article: 2019 Katsina State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Aminu Bello Masari sought re-election and won the APC nomination while Katsina South Senator Garba Yakubu Lado became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Masari won re-election, 70–29.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Aminu Bello MasariAll Progressives Congress1,178,86470.04
Garba Yakubu LadoPeople's Democratic Party488,62129.03
Other candidates15,5600.92
Total1,683,045100.00
Valid votes1,683,04597.82
Invalid/blank votes37,5932.18
Total votes1,720,638100.00
Registered voters/turnout3,230,23053.27
Source: Dailytrust

Kebbi State

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Main article: 2019 Kebbi State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Abubakar Atiku Bagudu sought re-election and won the APC nomination while Kebbi North Senator Isa Mohammed Galaudu became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Bagudu won re-election, 85–13.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Abubakar Atiku BaguduAll Progressives Congress673,71784.92
Isa Mohammed GalauduPeople's Democratic Party106,63313.44
Other candidates13,0381.64
Total793,388100.00
Valid votes793,38897.46
Invalid/blank votes20,6962.54
Total votes814,084100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,789,97545.48
Source: DailyPost

Kogi State

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Main article: 2019 Kogi State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Yahaya Bello sought election and won the APC nomination while engineer Musa Wada became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Bello won, 67–31.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Yahaya BelloAll Progressives Congress406,22266.51
Musa WadaPeople's Democratic Party189,70431.06
Other candidates14,8182.43
Total610,744100.00
Valid votes610,74497.80
Invalid/blank votes13,7702.20
Total votes624,514100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,646,35037.93
Source: Vanguard News

Kwara State

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Main article: 2019 Kwara State gubernatorial election

Two-term PDP incumbent Abdulfatah Ahmed was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. 2015 PDP Kwara Central Senate nominee AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq won the APC nomination while Representative Razak Atunwa won the PDP nomination. AbdulRazaq defeated Atunwa, 73–25.

CandidatePartyVotes%
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqAll Progressives Congress (APC)331,54673.12
Razak AtunwaPeople's Democratic Party (PDP)114,75425.31
Tiamiyu Kolapo KamorudeenProgressive Peoples Alliance (PPA)1,4820.33
Sharafadeen A. Kolawole AderemmyAfrican Peoples Alliance (APA)1,1630.26
Ayorinde O. AdedoyinAccord (A)8600.19
Aransiola EzekielPeople for Democratic Change (PDC)4320.10
Manzuma IssaAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC)3910.09
Adisa Ismail AbayomiAction Alliance (AA)3780.08
Mohammed Abubakar MohammedAllied Peoples Movement (APM)2930.06
Tunde Muritala O.Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)2720.06
Olajide Joseph AdebolaSocial Democratic Party (SDP)2090.05
Oniye Shina HammedAction Democratic Party (ADP)1790.04
Abdulazeez Yinka OniyangiNew Progressive Movement (NPM)1480.03
Mohammad Liman AbdullahiAlliance Network Party (ANP)1340.03
Abdulmumin Yinka AjiaAbundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP)1150.03
Tosho Babatunde Omotosho A.Nigeria Elements Progressive Party (NEPP)1080.02
Belgore Ahmad KawuJustice Must Prevail Party (JMPP)1050.02
Ibrahim Abdullahi AnifowosheMovement for the Restoration and Defence of Democracy (MRDD)860.02
Aina Ayodeji AdetunjiAll Blending Party (ABP)830.02
Ayinla John OloruntobaNational Conscience Party (NCP)740.02
Popoola Kehinde AdeyemiNational Rescue Movement (NRM)740.02
Paul AjirobaPeople's Party of Nigeria (PPN)670.01
Soladoye Samuel SundayUnity Party of Nigeria (UPN)610.01
Yahaya Kale SaáduMass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA)570.01
Rukayat Toyin TijaniMega Party of Nigeria (MPN)530.01
Alabi MorankinyoKowa Party (KP)480.01
Issa Aremu Obalowu[8]Labour Party (LP)450.01
Adekunle KehindeChange Advocacy Party (CAP)400.01
Oyabambi AdetunjiUnited Democratic Party (UDP)400.01
Babatunde Omotosho TayoBetter Nigeria Progressive Party (BNPP)340.01
Abdullahi MohammedDemocratic Alternative (DA)280.01
Comfort Yinka KayodeUnited Progressive Party (UPP)240.01
Omotosho Bamidele OlaitanGreen Party of Nigeria (GPN)210.00
Oshin Bayo David AlabaWe The People Nigeria (WTPN)150.00
35 Bada Abullahi YekiniYoung Democratic Party (YDP)140.00
Total453,433100.00
Valid votes453,43397.84
Invalid/blank votes9,9942.16
Total votes463,427100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,376,37233.67
Source: INEC[9]

Lagos State

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Main article: 2019 Lagos State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Akinwunmi Ambode sought re-election but lost the APC nomination to former Commissioner Babajide Sanwo-Olu. 2015 PDP gubernatorial nominee Jimi Agbaje became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Sanwo-Olu defeated Agbaje, 76–21.

Lagos State gubernatorial election, 2019
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
APC Babajide Sanwoolu 739,445 76.65
PDP Jimi Agbaje 206,141 21.09
ADP Babatunde Gbadamosi 4,780 0.49
A Joseph Beckley 4,122 0.42
ADC Olumuyiwa Fafowora 3,544 0.36
YPP Princess Adebisi Ogunsanya 1,604 0.16
Majority 958,032 98.01
Turnout 1,122,416
APC hold Swing

Nasarawa State

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Main article: 2019 Nasarawa State gubernatorial election

Two-term APC incumbent Umaru Tanko Al-Makura was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. Businessman Abdullahi Sule won the APC nomination while Representative David Ombugadu won the PDP nomination and former Federal Minister of Information Labaran Maku won the APGA nomination. Sule defeated Ombugadu and Maku, 49-27-20.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Abdullahi SuleAll Progressives Congress327,22948.78
David OmbugaduPeople's Democratic Party184,28127.47
Labaran MakuAll Progressives Grand Alliance132,78419.79
Ibio Umar Aliyu DomaZenith Labour Party13,3071.98
Ishaq Ahmed KanaSocial Democratic Party7,4421.11
Suleiman Umaru AjajaAction Democratic Party1,3550.20
Zaggi Rabo ZakkaAfrican Democratic Congress1,3190.20
Mustapha Momammed AlfaAllied Peoples Movement7730.12
Tanko MalamProgressive Peoples Alliance6790.10
Animiku Anthony KukumahAll Grassroots Alliance5260.08
Aliyu Danjuma DogaraNigeria For Democracy2580.04
Mohammed Ahmadu AdamuPeoples Party Of Nigeria1860.03
Ombugadu VictorAdvanced Congress of Democrats970.01
Sale Yahaya AlajiProvidence Peoples Congress850.01
Anjugu Abimku MosesJustice Must Prevail Party820.01
Haruna Iliyasu ShauaibuIndependent Democrats790.01
Matthew Avre OmbugakuRe-Build Nigeria720.01
Mohammed Awwal SuleimanKOWA Party490.01
Nyam Mark MaidaPeople's Trust460.01
Ismalia TaofiqDemocratic People's Congress380.01
Peter HelenMasses Movement of Nigeria380.01
Bako AhmedNon-constituency Member of Parliament330.00
Kreni Danju MantaniYoung Progressives Party330.00
Aba Joseph R.Alliance of Social Democrats280.00
Theohius Gyado MadakiChange Advocacy Party160.00
Mohammed Nazir AdamuGreen Party of Nigeria120.00
Cerrone Solo WaziriMass Action Joint Alliance Party120.00
Sale Yahaya AlajiPeople's Redemption Party120.00
Khalid Shuaibu MairigaDemocratic Alternative70.00
Total670,878100.00
Valid votes670,87898.46
Invalid/blank votes10,5211.54
Total votes681,399100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,617,78642.12
Source: INEC

Niger State

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Main article: 2019 Niger State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Abubakar Sani Bello sought re-election and won the APC nomination while 2015 PDP gubernatorial nominee Umar Nasko became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Bello won re-election, 58–33.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Abubakar Sani BelloAll Progressives Congress526,41258.43
Umar NaskoPeople's Democratic Party298,06533.09
Other candidates76,3948.48
Total900,871100.00
Valid votes900,87197.87
Invalid/blank votes19,6092.13
Total votes920,480100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,377,03438.72
Source: Ripples Nigeria

Ogun State

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Main article: 2019 Ogun State gubernatorial election

Two-term APC incumbent Ibikunle Amosun was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. Businessman Dapo Abiodun won the APC nomination, banker Gboyega Nasir Isiaka won the ADC nomination, Ogun East Senator Buruji Kashamu won the PDP nomination, and Representative Adekunle Akinlade became the APM nominee after losing the APC primary. Abiodun won with 35% while Akinlade, Isiaka, and Kashamu received 33%, 16%, and 10%, respectively.

Ogun State gubernatorial election, 2019
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
APC Dapo Abiodun 241,670 35.49
Allied Peoples Movement Adekunle Akinlade 222,153 32.62
African Democratic Congress Gboyega Nasir Isiaka 110,422 16.22
People's Democratic Party Buruji Kashamu 70,290 10.32
Action Democratic Party Dimeji Bankole 9,666 1.42
Majority 654,201 96.07
Turnout 712,743
APC hold Swing

Oyo State

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Main article: 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election

Two-term APC incumbent Abiola Ajimobi was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. Former CBN Deputy Governor for Operations Adebayo Adelabu won the APC nomination while 2015 SDP gubernatorial nominee Seyi Makinde won the PDP nomination. Makinde defeated Adelabu, 56–39.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Seyi MakindePeople's Democratic Party515,62156.24
Adebayo AdelabuAll Progressives Congress357,98239.04
Olufemi LanlehinAfrican Democratic Congress12,3751.35
Christopher Alao-AkalaAction Democratic Party8,6640.94
Sarafadeen Abiodun AlliZenith Labour Party3,6500.40
Akinde Akin SPeople For Democratic Change1,7590.19
Saheed Adegboyega AjadiAccord1,5140.17
Alao Oyedeleh OyebodeAlliance for Democracy1,4250.16
Omobosola Owolabi GolohorDemocratic People's Party1,4010.15
Rotimi AkandeUnited Progressive Party1,0640.12
Taiwo Obiyemi OtegbeyeProvidence People's Congress1,0250.11
Tolulope Adeyeye AdedoyinAfrican People Alliance1,0070.11
Akinboye Tijani IsmailaHope Democratic Party9260.10
Akinwale Babatunde LaosunAfrican Action Congress8140.09
Akande Taiwo RisikatAdvanced Congress of Democrats7800.09
Olalekan Oladotun AyorindeAbundant Nigeria Renewal Party6630.07
Mobolaji AyorindeSocial Democratic Party6600.07
Ojo Olayinka KayodeMega Party of Nigeria6020.07
Victor-Tade Adenike MorenikeAdvanced Allied Party5740.06
David Oluwafemi OkunlolaAll Grassroots Alliance5640.06
Sarumi-Aliyu Ashabi BolanleNational Interest Party3820.04
Olatunji Adigun SadiqLabour Party3360.04
Yinusa Kazeem AyandoyeNational Rescue Movement3160.03
Ayoade Belawu AdebolaNigeria Elements Progressive Party2670.03
Gbadamosi Basiru AlagbePeople's Party of Nigeria2430.03
Babarinde Oye AdemolaDemocratic People's Congress2300.03
Edward Olufeyisanyo LadoyeNew Progressive Movement2060.02
Oladdunni Ariyo OlaitanBetter Nigeria Progressive Party2050.02
Adegboyega A. AdeeuDemocratic Alternative1920.02
Okemakinde Ramota FumilayoAll Blended Party1820.02
Olabode Ayodele JohnsonAlliance for New Nigeria1690.02
Oladapo Wasiu AtilolaIndependent Democrats1530.02
Oluwole LadipoGrassroots Development Party Of Nigeria1520.02
Oloyade Ayobami MichaelNational Conscience Party1350.01
Bamigboye Abiodun E.Socialist Party of Nigeria1140.01
Mogaji Mashood OdelaluNational Action Council980.01
Omotosho Paul AdeboyeCoalition for Change960.01
Aderoju Ismail BalogunMass Action Joint Alliance750.01
Awolusi Olusegun GaskinSave Nigeria Congress750.01
Paul Oluseye SmithJustice Must Prevail Party720.01
Mayoress Abiodun Olayinka OChange Advocacy Party460.01
Olaide OlayinolaKOWA Party460.01
Total916,860100.00
Valid votes916,86097.79
Invalid/blank votes20,6892.21
Total votes937,549100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,934,10731.95
Source: INEC

Plateau State

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Main article: 2019 Plateau State gubernatorial election

One-term APC incumbent Simon Lalong sought re-election and won the APC nomination while Plateau South Senator Jeremiah Useni became his main opponent by winning the PDP nomination. Lalong won re-election, 51–47.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Simon LalongAll Progressives Congress595,58251.35
Jerry UseniPeople's Democratic Party546,81347.14
Other candidates17,5591.51
Total1,159,954100.00
Valid votes1,159,95498.62
Invalid/blank votes16,1881.38
Total votes1,176,142100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,480,45547.42
Source: Daily Trust, This Day

Rivers State

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Main article: 2019 Rivers State gubernatorial election

One-term PDP incumbent Ezenwo Nyesom Wike sought re-election and won the PDP nomination while Biokpomabo Awara became his main opponent by winning the AAC nomination as the APC were barred from running candidates. The election was suspended after violence and on April 3, INEC declared that Wike had won as the total number of voters in areas where elections were cancelled or did not hold was not enough for Awara to win.[10] The results were Wike 83-Awara 17.

Sokoto State

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Main article: 2019 Sokoto State gubernatorial election

One-term incumbent Aminu Tambuwal switched from the APC to the PDP in 2019 and sought re-election under the PDP banner; Tambuwal won the PDP nomination while former Deputy Governor Ahmad Aliyu became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Tambuwal won re-election, 49.41-49.37.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Aminu TambuwalAll Progressives Congress512,00249.41
Isa Ahmad AliyuPeople's Democratic Party511,66049.37
Other candidates12,6741.22
Total1,036,336100.00
Valid votes1,036,33697.04
Invalid/blank votes31,6622.96
Total votes1,067,998100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,887,76756.57
Source: TheNation

Taraba State

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Main article: 2019 Taraba State gubernatorial election

One-term PDP incumbent Darius Ishaku sought re-election and won the PDP nomination while former Deputy Governor Sani Abubakar Danladi became his main opponent by winning the APC nomination. Ishaku won re-election, 57–40.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Darius Dickson IshakuPeople's Democratic Party (PDP)520,43357.21
Sani Abubakar DanladiAll Progressives Congress (APC)362,73539.87
Aisha Jummai AlhassanUnited Democratic Party (UDP)16,2891.79
Adamu Danbako IbrahimAll Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)4,0980.45
Musa Bah KanawaYoung Democratic Party (YDP)1,2080.13
Stephen BishiSocial Democratic Party (SDP)7430.08
Danjuma UmaruNational Rescue Movement (NRM)7300.08
Sani SaidiAll Grassroots Alliance (AGA)5940.07
Bello MohammedProgressive Peoples Alliance (PPA)5640.06
Kwaghkar Julius MbergaAction Alliance (AA)4710.05
Faruk Alhaji MuhammedDemocratic People's Party (DPP)2650.03
Ahmadu Umaru SalimYoung Progressive Party (YPP)2490.03
Kefas SuleABP1940.02
Ibrahim Manzo MohammedAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC)1680.02
Ahmed Bala GassolPeople's Party of Nigeria (PPN)1530.02
Japhet Magdalene TobbiNational Action Council (NAC)910.01
Banti Henry HanielAction People's Party (APP)890.01
Umar AbubakarAdvanced Congress of Democracts (ACD)850.01
Dahiru Yunusa ShagardaAccord (A)770.01
Ahmad Murtala IsahNational Democratic Liberty Party (NDLP)770.01
Bala KabiruAllied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)690.01
Phillip Soje ShinMega Party of Nigeria (MPN)690.01
Bagarmi Kamaludeen Muhammed SojeMovement for the Restoration and Defence of Democracy (MRDD)490.01
Issa MusaZenith Labour Party (ZLP)450.00
Bala Danlami AdiLabour Party (LP)440.00
Paul Jamasuru TankwaMass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA)370.00
Bello A. AhmedDemocratic Alternative (DA)320.00
Utsumiu-Nyen Akin Ishaya MissaChange Advocacy Party (CAP)210.00
Abdullahi RabsanjaniGrassroots Development Party of Nigeria (GDPN)200.00
Sanusi A. T. HamzaFreedom and Justice Party (FJP)170.00
Total909,716100.00
Valid votes909,71698.31
Invalid/blank votes15,6041.69
Total votes925,320100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,777,10552.07
Source: INEC,[11] Premium Times

Yobe State

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Main article: 2019 Yobe State gubernatorial election

Two-term APC incumbent Ibrahim Gaidam was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. Former APC National Secretary Mai Mala Buni won the APC nomination while Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum won the PDP nomination. Buni defeated Damagum, 81–18.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mai Mala BuniAll Progressives Congress444,01381.26
Umar Iliya DamagumPeople's Democratic Party95,70317.52
Other candidates6,6751.22
Total546,391100.00
Valid votes546,39197.48
Invalid/blank votes14,1012.52
Total votes560,492100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,365,91341.03
Source: DailyTrust

Zamfara State

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Main article: 2019 Zamfara State gubernatorial election

Two-term APC incumbent Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. Commissioner Mukhtar Shehu Idris won the APC nomination while former Representative Bello Matawalle won the PDP nomination. Initial results showed Idris defeating Matawalle, 67–24, but due to improper holding of primaries, all APC (and thus Idris) votes were voided and Matawalle was declared winner.

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