Incumbent Ahmed Aliyu's early APC nomination affirmation and the opposition's structural weaknesses position him as the frontrunner in the 2027 Sokoto gubernatorial contest. Recent defections from ADC and PDP ranks, combined with reported gains in infrastructure delivery and security coordination under his administration, have reinforced APC cohesion ahead of the February 2027 vote. Traders assign the highest implied probability to Aliyu based on these confirmed party and grassroots developments, while lower odds on listed challengers reflect limited visibility into viable alternatives or primary outcomes. Scheduled INEC processes and any late coalition shifts remain key variables that could adjust consensus before polls open.
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Manir Muhammad Dan Iya 27%
Mustapha Shehu 24%
Abdulrrahim Chindo 24%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Ahmed Aliyu
65%
Manir Muhammad Dan Iya
27%
Mustapha Shehu
24%
Abdulrrahim Chindo
24%
Ahmed Aliyu 47%
Manir Muhammad Dan Iya 27%
Mustapha Shehu 24%
Abdulrrahim Chindo 24%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Ahmed Aliyu
$22 Vol.
65%
Manir Muhammad Dan Iya
$0 Vol.
27%
Mustapha Shehu
$0 Vol.
24%
Abdulrrahim Chindo
$0 Vol.
24%
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Sokoto 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 Sokoto 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.Incumbent Ahmed Aliyu's early APC nomination affirmation and the opposition's structural weaknesses position him as the frontrunner in the 2027 Sokoto gubernatorial contest. Recent defections from ADC and PDP ranks, combined with reported gains in infrastructure delivery and security coordination under his administration, have reinforced APC cohesion ahead of the February 2027 vote. Traders assign the highest implied probability to Aliyu based on these confirmed party and grassroots developments, while lower odds on listed challengers reflect limited visibility into viable alternatives or primary outcomes. Scheduled INEC processes and any late coalition shifts remain key variables that could adjust consensus before polls open.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Sokoto 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 Sokoto 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 Sokoto 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, 5:08 PM ET
Volume
$22End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 5:08 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Sokoto 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 Sokoto 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.Incumbent Ahmed Aliyu's early APC nomination affirmation and the opposition's structural weaknesses position him as the frontrunner in the 2027 Sokoto gubernatorial contest. Recent defections from ADC and PDP ranks, combined with reported gains in infrastructure delivery and security coordination under his administration, have reinforced APC cohesion ahead of the February 2027 vote. Traders assign the highest implied probability to Aliyu based on these confirmed party and grassroots developments, while lower odds on listed challengers reflect limited visibility into viable alternatives or primary outcomes. Scheduled INEC processes and any late coalition shifts remain key variables that could adjust consensus before polls open.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Sokoto 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 Sokoto 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 Sokoto 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
$22End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 5:08 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Incumbent Ahmed Aliyu's early APC nomination affirmation and the opposition's structural weaknesses position him as the frontrunner in the 2027 Sokoto gubernatorial contest. Recent defections from ADC and PDP ranks, combined with reported gains in infrastructure delivery and security coordination under his administration, have reinforced APC cohesion ahead of the February 2027 vote. Traders assign the highest implied probability to Aliyu based on these confirmed party and grassroots developments, while lower odds on listed challengers reflect limited visibility into viable alternatives or primary outcomes. Scheduled INEC processes and any late coalition shifts remain key variables that could adjust consensus before polls open.
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