2027: 10 States Where Governors Are Serving Their Final Terms 

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, several state governors are approaching the end of their constitutionally permitted eight years in office.

Here are 10 states where governors are expected to complete their second and final terms in May 2027.

1. Adamawa State – Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri

Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri was first elected governor of Adamawa State in 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He secured re-election in 2023, defeating his closest challenger, Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, popularly known as Binani, of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Fintiri is expected to complete his second term in May 2027, after which he will be constitutionally barred from seeking another term as governor.

2. Bauchi State – Bala Mohammed

Bala Mohammed was elected governor of Bauchi State in 2019 on the platform of the PDP and secured re-election in 2023.

His second term is expected to end in May 2027, marking the completion of his constitutionally permitted eight years in office.

3. Borno State – Babagana Zulum

Babagana Zulum became governor of Borno State in 2019 after winning the governorship election on the platform of the APC. He secured re-election in 2023 for a second four-year term.

Zulum is expected to complete his second term in May 2027, after which he will be ineligible to seek another term as governor.

4. Gombe State – Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya

Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya was elected governor of Gombe State in 2019 on the platform of the APC. He retained the position in the 2023 governorship election.

His second term is expected to end in May 2027, making him ineligible to seek another term as governor.

5. Lagos State – Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Sanwo-Olu was elected governor of Lagos State in 2019 on the platform of the APC, succeeding Akinwunmi Ambode.

He secured re-election in 2023, defeating the Labour Party candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and the PDP candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor.

Sanwo-Olu is expected to complete his second term in May 2027 and will not be eligible to contest for another term as governor.

6. Ogun State – Dapo Abiodun

Dapo Abiodun became governor of Ogun State in 2019 after winning the governorship election on the platform of the APC. He secured a second term in 2023.

His tenure is expected to end in May 2027, after eight years in office, making him ineligible to seek re-election as governor.

7. Oyo State – Seyi Makinde

Seyi Makinde was elected governor of Oyo State in 2019 on the platform of the PDP, defeating the APC candidate, Adebayo Adelabu.

He secured re-election in 2023, winning another four-year term. Makinde is expected to leave office in May 2027 after completing his second term.

8. Kwara State – AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was elected governor of Kwara State in 2019 on the platform of the APC, ending the PDP’s 16-year hold on the state.

He secured re-election in 2023 for a second term, which is expected to end in May 2027.

9. Nasarawa State – Abdullahi Sule

Abdullahi Sule became governor of Nasarawa State in 2019 after winning the governorship election on the platform of the APC. He secured re-election in 2023.

Sule is serving his second four-year term, which is expected to end in May 2027, after which he will be constitutionally barred from seeking another term as governor.

10. Yobe State – Mai Mala Buni

Mai Mala Buni was elected governor of Yobe State in 2019 on the platform of the APC and secured re-election in 2023.

His second term is expected to end in May 2027, marking the completion of his constitutionally permitted eight years in office.