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Upcoming elections
UpcomingPresidential
2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections
Nigeria
16 January 2027123 days to go
UpcomingGovernorship
2027 Governorship and State Assembly Elections
Nigeria
6 February 2027144 days to go
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Recent results
Completed15 August 2026
Osun Governorship Election 2026
WinnerAdemola AdelekeACCORD · 511,067 votes
Runner-upBola OyebamijiAPC · 444,815 votes
Completed20 June 2026
Ekiti Governorship Election 2026
WinnerOyebanji Abiodun AbayomiAPC · 319,224 votes
Runner-upOluyede Olumayokun OluwolePDP · 40,543 votes
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Understand the process
Civic explainer
What does the President do?
Nigeria's President leads the federal executive, implements federal law and directs the work of the Federal Government within constitutional limits.
Read explainer Civic explainerWhat does a Governor do?
A Governor leads a state executive, implements state law and coordinates ministries and public services within that state's constitutional authority.
Read explainer Civic explainerWhat does a Senator do?
A Senator represents one of Nigeria's senatorial districts in the National Assembly and takes part in federal lawmaking, budgeting and oversight.
Read explainer Civic explainerWhat does a House of Representatives member do?
A member of the House represents a federal constituency and works on federal laws, appropriations and oversight of the Federal Government.
Read explainer Civic explainerWhat does a State House of Assembly member do?
A State House of Assembly member represents a state constituency, makes state laws and scrutinises the state executive.
Read explainer Civic explainerWhat does a Local Government Chairman do?
A Local Government Chairman leads a local council's executive work, while the council performs functions assigned by the Constitution and applicable state law.
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