The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun announcing its governorship candidates for the 2027 elections, with multiple states already producing winners through either consensus agreements or competitive primaries. While some contests remain postponed or awaiting final results, strong frontrunners have emerged in key states. This report provides a clear state-by-state breakdown of the APC governorship candidates declared so far.
List of APC Governorship Candidates
Abia
Eric Opah emerged as the APC candidate after polling 126,977 votes, defeating Henry Ikoh, who garnered 5,905 votes.
Adamawa
The final result is yet to be announced, but Ahmed Galadima is reportedly leading.
Akwa Ibom
Governor Umo Eno emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Bauchi
The primary was postponed and will continue today.
Benue
Governor Alia leads with a wide margin and is expected to emerge as the APC candidate today.
Borno
Mustapha Gubio emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Cross River
Governor Bassey Otu emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Delta
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori emerged as the APC candidate after polling 345,375 votes.
Ebonyi
Governor Francis Nwifuru emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Enugu
Governor Peter Mbah emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Gombe
Jamilu Gwamna emerged as the APC candidate, polling 247,161 votes to defeat Professor Isa Pantami (12,120 votes) and former Minister of Transportation Saidu Ahmed Alkali (11,612 votes).
Jigawa
Governor Umar Namadi emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani emerged as the APC candidate after polling 459,393 votes at the party’s primary election.
Kano
Governor Abba Yusuf emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Katsina
Governor Dikko Radda emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Kebbi
Governor Nasir Idris emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Kwara
The primary was postponed and will continue today.
Lagos
Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat emerged as the APC candidate after polling 657,917 votes, defeating Lanre Kamal, who polled 1 vote.
Nasarawa
The primary was postponed and will continue today.
Niger
Governor Umaru Bago emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Ogun
Senator Solomon Adeola emerged as the APC candidate after polling 304,055 votes to defeat Abayomi Hunye, who scored zero.
Oyo
The final result is yet to be announced, but Senator Sharafadeen Alli is reportedly leading.
Plateau
Governor Caleb Mutfwang leads with a wide margin and is expected to emerge as the APC candidate today.
Rivers
Ogundu Kingsley Chinda emerged as the APC candidate after polling 268,497 votes. He was the consensus candidate after three aspirants, including Governor Fubara, withdrew from the contest.
Sokoto
Governor Ahmad Aliyu emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Taraba
Governor Agbu Kefas leads with a wide margin and is expected to emerge as the APC candidate today.
Yobe
Baba Malam Wali leads with a wide margin and is expected to emerge as the APC candidate today.
Zamfara
Governor Dauda Lawal emerged as the APC candidate through consensus.
Primaries were not conducted in Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, and Osun due to off-cycle election schedules.
Top Aspirants Who Have Withdrawn from Election
Earlier reports indicated that barely hours before the Rivers APC governorship primary, a dramatic turn of events reshaped the contest. Hon Kingsley Chinda, minority leader of the House of Representatives and close ally of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike, is now positioned to clinch the party’s ticket for next year’s election.
