The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its senatorial primary elections, with no fewer than seven serving governors emerging as candidates for the 2027 general elections. The primaries, which took place on Monday, May 18, 2026, across several states, signal significant political shifts ahead of the national polls.
List of APC Governors Who Won Senatorial Tickets
The following governors have secured APC senatorial tickets:
- Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa) – Nasarawa North
- Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe) – Gombe North
- Hope Uzodimma (Imo) – Imo West
- Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) – Ogun East
- Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa) – Adamawa North
- Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara) – Kwara Central
- Mai Mala Buni (Yobe) – Yobe East
Additionally, at least 51 sitting senators have successfully secured APC tickets to seek re-election in 2027. The primaries also saw the emergence of former Kaduna State Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero as the APC senatorial candidate for Kaduna North. Yero called for unity among party members after his victory and pledged to represent his constituents positively.
Notable Developments
In Kogi Central, former Governor Yahaya Bello won the APC primary with 72,349 votes, defeating his closest rival Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke, who received 315 votes. The results were announced by Returning Officer Dr. Sadiq Mohammed on May 18, 2026.
The APC primaries have reshaped the political landscape, with several incumbents and former officeholders securing tickets. The party is expected to field strong candidates in the 2027 elections, aiming to maintain its majority in the National Assembly.
