Sokoto State Governorship Election
2023
Official INEC results — Ahmad Aliyu (APC) declared winner with 453,661 votes.
AH
🏆 Governor-Elect
Ahmad Aliyu
APC — All Progressives Congress
453,661
Votes
52.9%
Vote Share
49,029
Win Margin
📊 Election Summary
Sokoto State 2023 — Governorship858,293
Total Votes Cast
2
Candidates
23
Total LGAs
18 Mar
Election Date
🗳 Full Results — All Candidates
Ordered by votes · Source: INEC⚠️ Context: APC gain from PDP. Ahmad Aliyu (APC) won 52.48% over PDP Saidu Umar (46.81%) — margin of 49,029 votes. Incumbent Aminu Tambuwal was term-limited.
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ahmad Aliyu 🏆
|
APC
All Progressives Congress
|
453,661 | 52.9% | |
| 2 |
Saidu Umar
|
PDP
Peoples Democratic Party
|
404,632 | 47.1% |
⏱ Next Sokoto State Governorship Election
— March 1, 2027
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Days❓ Frequently Asked Questions
9 questionsAhmad Aliyu of the APC won the 2023 Sokoto State governorship election with 453,661 votes, as declared by INEC on March 21, 2023.
In the 2023 Sokoto State governorship election: Ahmad Aliyu (APC) — 453,661 votes; Saidu Umar (PDP) — 404,632 votes. Total votes cast: 858,293.
Ahmad Aliyu scored 453,661 votes, beating Saidu Umar (PDP) who got 404,632 votes. Winning margin: 49,029 votes.
Ahmad Aliyu won 0 of 23 LGAs in Sokoto State.
The APC won the Sokoto State 2023 governorship election.
858,293 total votes were cast.
APC gain from PDP. Ahmad Aliyu (APC) won 52.48% over PDP Saidu Umar (46.81%) — margin of 49,029 votes. Incumbent Aminu Tambuwal was term-limited.
No active tribunal challenge recorded for Sokoto State 2023.
The next Sokoto State governorship election is expected on March 1, 2027 — in 157 days.