Mohammed Umaru Bago, the incumbent APC governor of Niger State, secured the party's nomination unopposed in May 2026 through consensus affirmation across all wards, with his deputy Yakubu Garba retained as running mate in July. This development, combined with Bago's incumbency advantages and the APC's dominance in the state ahead of the February 2027 governorship poll, underpins trader consensus reflected in his elevated market probability. Opposition figures such as Abubakar Suleiman and Mohammed Kpautagi register minimal support, with no major primary challenges or shifts reported in recent months that would alter the competitive landscape. INEC's upcoming publication of candidate lists may provide further clarity on field entrants before the vote.
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Niger, Nigeria Governor Election Winner
Mohammed Umaru Bago 81%
Abubakar Suleiman 1.2%
Mohammed Kpautagi 1.2%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Mohammed Umaru Bago
81%
Abubakar Suleiman
1%
Mohammed Kpautagi
1%
Mohammed Umaru Bago 81%
Abubakar Suleiman 1.2%
Mohammed Kpautagi 1.2%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Mohammed Umaru Bago
$1,847 Vol.
81%
Abubakar Suleiman
$141 Vol.
1%
Mohammed Kpautagi
$85 Vol.
1%
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Niger 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 Niger 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.Mohammed Umaru Bago, the incumbent APC governor of Niger State, secured the party's nomination unopposed in May 2026 through consensus affirmation across all wards, with his deputy Yakubu Garba retained as running mate in July. This development, combined with Bago's incumbency advantages and the APC's dominance in the state ahead of the February 2027 governorship poll, underpins trader consensus reflected in his elevated market probability. Opposition figures such as Abubakar Suleiman and Mohammed Kpautagi register minimal support, with no major primary challenges or shifts reported in recent months that would alter the competitive landscape. INEC's upcoming publication of candidate lists may provide further clarity on field entrants before the vote.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Niger 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 Niger 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 Niger 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, 4:32 PM ET
Volume
$2,074End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 4:32 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Niger 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 Niger 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.Mohammed Umaru Bago, the incumbent APC governor of Niger State, secured the party's nomination unopposed in May 2026 through consensus affirmation across all wards, with his deputy Yakubu Garba retained as running mate in July. This development, combined with Bago's incumbency advantages and the APC's dominance in the state ahead of the February 2027 governorship poll, underpins trader consensus reflected in his elevated market probability. Opposition figures such as Abubakar Suleiman and Mohammed Kpautagi register minimal support, with no major primary challenges or shifts reported in recent months that would alter the competitive landscape. INEC's upcoming publication of candidate lists may provide further clarity on field entrants before the vote.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Niger 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 Niger 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 Niger 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
$2,074End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 4:32 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Mohammed Umaru Bago, the incumbent APC governor of Niger State, secured the party's nomination unopposed in May 2026 through consensus affirmation across all wards, with his deputy Yakubu Garba retained as running mate in July. This development, combined with Bago's incumbency advantages and the APC's dominance in the state ahead of the February 2027 governorship poll, underpins trader consensus reflected in his elevated market probability. Opposition figures such as Abubakar Suleiman and Mohammed Kpautagi register minimal support, with no major primary challenges or shifts reported in recent months that would alter the competitive landscape. INEC's upcoming publication of candidate lists may provide further clarity on field entrants before the vote.
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