Abba Kabir Yusuf holds the leading position in the Kano 2027 governorship market after defecting from the NNPP to the APC in August 2026 and securing the party's consensus nomination. APC leaders including former national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have publicly endorsed his second-term bid and urged unity ahead of the election. This consolidation of the ruling party's structure contrasts with the opposition challenge from Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the NDC candidate backed by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement. The market reflects these party realignments and incumbency advantages while remaining sensitive to ongoing coalition dynamics and primary processes in other parties.
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Kano, Nigeria Governor Election Winner
Abba Kabir Yusuf 60%
Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo 31%
Muhammad Bello Dalhatu 3.1%
Mohammad Raji <1%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Abba Kabir Yusuf
60%
Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo
31%
Muhammad Bello Dalhatu
3%
Mohammad Raji
1%
Abba Kabir Yusuf 60%
Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo 31%
Muhammad Bello Dalhatu 3.1%
Mohammad Raji <1%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Abba Kabir Yusuf
$1,852 Vol.
60%
Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo
$1,525 Vol.
31%
Muhammad Bello Dalhatu
$204 Vol.
3%
Mohammad Raji
$336 Vol.
1%
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Kano State, Nigeria, on February 6, 2027. If the election is officially rescheduled, this market will resolve based on the election held to choose the Governor for the term beginning in 2027.
This market will resolve according to the listed candidate who wins the 2027 Kano State gubernatorial election. Any interim, acting, or caretaker Governor will not qualify.
If the results are not known definitively by October 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
To be elected Governor, a candidate must satisfy the requirements under Nigerian law, including receiving the highest number of votes cast and the constitutionally required geographic distribution of votes. If no candidate wins the election outright, this market will remain open to account for any further election or runoff, provided this occurs before the resolution deadline. If no candidate has been officially elected by the resolution deadline, this market will resolve to "Other".
This market will resolve based on the results of this election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official results published by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian government sources.Abba Kabir Yusuf holds the leading position in the Kano 2027 governorship market after defecting from the NNPP to the APC in August 2026 and securing the party's consensus nomination. APC leaders including former national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have publicly endorsed his second-term bid and urged unity ahead of the election. This consolidation of the ruling party's structure contrasts with the opposition challenge from Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the NDC candidate backed by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement. The market reflects these party realignments and incumbency advantages while remaining sensitive to ongoing coalition dynamics and primary processes in other parties.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Kano State, Nigeria, on February 6, 2027. If the election is officially rescheduled, this market will resolve based on the election held to choose the Governor for the term beginning in 2027.
This market will resolve according to the listed candidate who wins the 2027 Kano State gubernatorial election. Any interim, acting, or caretaker Governor will not qualify.
If the results are not known definitively by October 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
To be elected Governor, a candidate must satisfy the requirements under Nigerian law, including receiving the highest number of votes cast and the constitutionally required geographic distribution of votes. If no candidate wins the election outright, this market will remain open to account for any further election or runoff, provided this occurs before the resolution deadline. If no candidate has been officially elected by the resolution deadline, this market will resolve to "Other".
This market will resolve based on the results of this election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official results published by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian government sources.
This market will resolve according to the listed candidate who wins the 2027 Kano State gubernatorial election. Any interim, acting, or caretaker Governor will not qualify.
If the results are not known definitively by October 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
To be elected Governor, a candidate must satisfy the requirements under Nigerian law, including receiving the highest number of votes cast and the constitutionally required geographic distribution of votes. If no candidate wins the election outright, this market will remain open to account for any further election or runoff, provided this occurs before the resolution deadline. If no candidate has been officially elected by the resolution deadline, this market will resolve to "Other".
This market will resolve based on the results of this election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official results published by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian government sources.
Market Opened: Aug 21, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Volume
$3,916End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 4:22 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Kano State, Nigeria, on February 6, 2027. If the election is officially rescheduled, this market will resolve based on the election held to choose the Governor for the term beginning in 2027.
This market will resolve according to the listed candidate who wins the 2027 Kano State gubernatorial election. Any interim, acting, or caretaker Governor will not qualify.
If the results are not known definitively by October 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
To be elected Governor, a candidate must satisfy the requirements under Nigerian law, including receiving the highest number of votes cast and the constitutionally required geographic distribution of votes. If no candidate wins the election outright, this market will remain open to account for any further election or runoff, provided this occurs before the resolution deadline. If no candidate has been officially elected by the resolution deadline, this market will resolve to "Other".
This market will resolve based on the results of this election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official results published by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian government sources.Abba Kabir Yusuf holds the leading position in the Kano 2027 governorship market after defecting from the NNPP to the APC in August 2026 and securing the party's consensus nomination. APC leaders including former national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have publicly endorsed his second-term bid and urged unity ahead of the election. This consolidation of the ruling party's structure contrasts with the opposition challenge from Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the NDC candidate backed by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement. The market reflects these party realignments and incumbency advantages while remaining sensitive to ongoing coalition dynamics and primary processes in other parties.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Kano State, Nigeria, on February 6, 2027. If the election is officially rescheduled, this market will resolve based on the election held to choose the Governor for the term beginning in 2027.
This market will resolve according to the listed candidate who wins the 2027 Kano State gubernatorial election. Any interim, acting, or caretaker Governor will not qualify.
If the results are not known definitively by October 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
To be elected Governor, a candidate must satisfy the requirements under Nigerian law, including receiving the highest number of votes cast and the constitutionally required geographic distribution of votes. If no candidate wins the election outright, this market will remain open to account for any further election or runoff, provided this occurs before the resolution deadline. If no candidate has been officially elected by the resolution deadline, this market will resolve to "Other".
This market will resolve based on the results of this election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official results published by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian government sources.
This market will resolve according to the listed candidate who wins the 2027 Kano State gubernatorial election. Any interim, acting, or caretaker Governor will not qualify.
If the results are not known definitively by October 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
To be elected Governor, a candidate must satisfy the requirements under Nigerian law, including receiving the highest number of votes cast and the constitutionally required geographic distribution of votes. If no candidate wins the election outright, this market will remain open to account for any further election or runoff, provided this occurs before the resolution deadline. If no candidate has been officially elected by the resolution deadline, this market will resolve to "Other".
This market will resolve based on the results of this election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official results published by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian government sources.
Volume
$3,916End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 4:22 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Abba Kabir Yusuf holds the leading position in the Kano 2027 governorship market after defecting from the NNPP to the APC in August 2026 and securing the party's consensus nomination. APC leaders including former national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have publicly endorsed his second-term bid and urged unity ahead of the election. This consolidation of the ruling party's structure contrasts with the opposition challenge from Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the NDC candidate backed by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement. The market reflects these party realignments and incumbency advantages while remaining sensitive to ongoing coalition dynamics and primary processes in other parties.
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