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APC Announces Governorship Candidates for 2027 Elections Across Nigeria
APC governorship primaries: Breakdown of winners declared so far across states
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun announcing its governorship candidates for the 2027 elections, with several states declaring winners through consensus or competitive primaries. Key candidates include Eric Opah in Abia and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat in Lagos, while some primaries remain postponed or undecided.
- 01Eric Opah won the APC governorship primary in Abia with 126,977 votes, defeating Henry Ikoh.
- 02Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat secured 657,917 votes, defeating his opponent by a wide margin.
- 03Several primaries, including those in Bauchi, Kwara, and Nasarawa, have been postponed and are set to continue.
- 04Governor Uba Sani emerged as the APC candidate in Kaduna with 459,393 votes.
- 05In Rivers, Ogundu Kingsley Chinda became the APC candidate after polling 268,497 votes following the withdrawal of three aspirants.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has started to unveil its governorship candidates for the upcoming 2027 elections across Nigeria. Candidates have emerged through a mix of consensus and competitive primaries in various states. Notable winners include Eric Opah in Abia, who secured 126,977 votes, and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat in Lagos, who received 657,917 votes. In Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani was declared the candidate after polling 459,393 votes. Other states like Gombe and Ogun also saw significant victories, with Jamilu Gwamna and Senator Solomon Adeola emerging as candidates respectively. However, several primaries remain unresolved, including those in Bauchi, Kwara, and Nasarawa, which have been postponed. The APC's candidate selection process continues to unfold, with some states producing candidates through consensus, while others are still awaiting final results.
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The outcome of these primaries will shape the political landscape in Nigeria, affecting governance and policy direction in the respective states.
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