Nigeria Governors List 2026: States, Parties, Election Results and Deputies

Nigeria’s 36 governors remain among the most influential political figures in the country, overseeing state administration, development projects, security coordination and political mobilization.

Following the 2023 governorship elections and subsequent political developments, many Nigerians are searching for updated information about current governors, their political parties, election performance and deputy governors.

This article provides a comprehensive list of Nigeria’s governors, including the states they govern, their political parties, election year and deputy governors.

GOVERNORS BY POLITICAL PARTY

All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors (20 States)

• Hyacinth Alia — Benue State
• Babagana Umara Zulum — Borno State
• Bassey Otu — Cross River State
• Francis Nwifuru — Ebonyi State
• Monday Okpebholo — Edo State
• Biodun Oyebanji — Ekiti State
• Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya — Gombe State
• Hope Uzodimma — Imo State
• Umar Namadi — Jigawa State
• Uba Sani — Kaduna State
• Dikko Umaru Radda — Katsina State
• Nasir Idris — Kebbi State
• Ahmed Usman Ododo — Kogi State
• AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq — Kwara State
• Babajide Sanwo-Olu — Lagos State
• Abdullahi Sule — Nasarawa State
• Mohammed Umar Bago — Niger State
• Dapo Abiodun — Ogun State
• Lucky Aiyedatiwa — Ondo State
• Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto — Sokoto State
• Mai Mala Buni — Yobe State

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors (13 States)

• Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri — Adamawa State
• Umo Eno — Akwa Ibom State
• Bala Mohammed — Bauchi State
• Douye Diri — Bayelsa State
• Sheriff Oborevwori — Delta State
• Peter Mbah — Enugu State
• Ademola Adeleke — Osun State
• Seyi Makinde — Oyo State
• Caleb Mutfwang — Plateau State
• Siminalayi Fubara — Rivers State
• Agbu Kefas — Taraba State
• Dauda Lawal — Zamfara State

Labour Party (LP) Governors (1 State)

• Alex Otti — Abia State

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Governors (1 State)

• Charles Soludo — Anambra State

New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Governors (1 State)

• Abba Kabir Yusuf — Kano State

Frequently Asked Questions About Nigeria’s Governors

Who is the current Governor of Lagos State?

Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the APC.

Which political party controls the most states in Nigeria?

The APC currently controls the highest number of states.

How many governors are there in Nigeria?

Nigeria has 36 governors, one for each state.

Who is the only Labour Party governor in Nigeria?

Alex Otti of Abia State.