Namadi Umar Alhaji, the incumbent APC governor of Jigawa State, holds dominant positioning in the February 2027 gubernatorial race following his unopposed affirmation as the party’s consensus candidate in May 2026. This followed endorsements by state assembly members, party elders, and stakeholders across all 27 local government areas, reflecting strong internal unity and control of state structures. Traders assign him the highest implied probability amid advantages from ongoing infrastructure and development projects, alignment with the federal APC administration, and limited recent disruptions. Mustapha Sule Lamido, affirmed as the PDP consensus candidate in the same period, faces structural challenges from the party’s extended time out of power and a fragmented opposition field that includes candidates from the ADC and smaller parties. No major shifts in candidate status or party dynamics have occurred since the summer 2026 primaries and running-mate selections.
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Jigawa, Nigeria Governor Election Winner
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Namadi Umar Alhaji
89%
Mustapha Sule Lamido
2%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Namadi Umar Alhaji
$3,571 Vol.
89%
Mustapha Sule Lamido
$1,168 Vol.
2%
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Jigawa 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 Jigawa 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.Namadi Umar Alhaji, the incumbent APC governor of Jigawa State, holds dominant positioning in the February 2027 gubernatorial race following his unopposed affirmation as the party’s consensus candidate in May 2026. This followed endorsements by state assembly members, party elders, and stakeholders across all 27 local government areas, reflecting strong internal unity and control of state structures. Traders assign him the highest implied probability amid advantages from ongoing infrastructure and development projects, alignment with the federal APC administration, and limited recent disruptions. Mustapha Sule Lamido, affirmed as the PDP consensus candidate in the same period, faces structural challenges from the party’s extended time out of power and a fragmented opposition field that includes candidates from the ADC and smaller parties. No major shifts in candidate status or party dynamics have occurred since the summer 2026 primaries and running-mate selections.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Jigawa 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 Jigawa 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 Jigawa 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, 4:08 PM ET
Volume
$4,739End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 4:08 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Jigawa 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 Jigawa 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.Namadi Umar Alhaji, the incumbent APC governor of Jigawa State, holds dominant positioning in the February 2027 gubernatorial race following his unopposed affirmation as the party’s consensus candidate in May 2026. This followed endorsements by state assembly members, party elders, and stakeholders across all 27 local government areas, reflecting strong internal unity and control of state structures. Traders assign him the highest implied probability amid advantages from ongoing infrastructure and development projects, alignment with the federal APC administration, and limited recent disruptions. Mustapha Sule Lamido, affirmed as the PDP consensus candidate in the same period, faces structural challenges from the party’s extended time out of power and a fragmented opposition field that includes candidates from the ADC and smaller parties. No major shifts in candidate status or party dynamics have occurred since the summer 2026 primaries and running-mate selections.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Jigawa 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 Jigawa 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 Jigawa 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
$4,739End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 4:08 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Namadi Umar Alhaji, the incumbent APC governor of Jigawa State, holds dominant positioning in the February 2027 gubernatorial race following his unopposed affirmation as the party’s consensus candidate in May 2026. This followed endorsements by state assembly members, party elders, and stakeholders across all 27 local government areas, reflecting strong internal unity and control of state structures. Traders assign him the highest implied probability amid advantages from ongoing infrastructure and development projects, alignment with the federal APC administration, and limited recent disruptions. Mustapha Sule Lamido, affirmed as the PDP consensus candidate in the same period, faces structural challenges from the party’s extended time out of power and a fragmented opposition field that includes candidates from the ADC and smaller parties. No major shifts in candidate status or party dynamics have occurred since the summer 2026 primaries and running-mate selections.
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