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OfficesIGP Deploys Tactical Forces, Drones, Helicopters to Troubled Plateau Communities Amid Rising AttacksAdeleke Eases Osun Curfew Amid WAEC, JAMB Exams — Urges Lasting Peace in Ifon, Ilobu, Erin OsunDespite Lower Fuel Prices and CNG Push, Nigerians Groan Under Soaring Transport FaresU.S. Orders Nearly One Million Migrants to Self-Deport as Trump Shuts Down Biden-Era Parole ProgramDominican Republic Nightclub Collapse Kills Nearly 100, Including Merengue Star Rubby Perez and MLB Champion Octavio DotelTragedy in Yobe: Speeding Bus Rams into Damagum Market, Kills Five Including Pregnant Woman, Injures 19Business Icon and MTN Nigeria Pioneer Chairman, Pascal Dozie, Dies at 85Ndume Faults Tinubu’s Appointments, Alleges Violation of Federal Character PrinciplePolice Arrest Two Suspects for Motorcycle Theft, Receiving Stolen Property in Niger StateKano Court Sentences Make-Up Artist to Six Months in Prison for Naira AbuseC&I Leasing Plc Records Over-Subscription in Series 5 Commercial 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Thu. May 15th, 2025

“Political Upsets: Notable Governors Who Lost Their Seats to Opposition Parties in Nigeria”

Here’s a summary of notable governors who have lost their seats to opposition parties:

  1. Edo State (2024) – Godwin Obaseki (PDP) lost to Monday Okpebholo (APC).
  2. Bauchi State (2019) – Mohammed Abubakar (APC) lost to Bala Mohammed (PDP).
  3. Oyo State (2019) – Abiola Ajimobi (APC) lost to Seyi Makinde (PDP).
  4. Kwara State (2019) – Abdulfatah Ahmed (PDP) lost to AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (APC).
  5. Kano State (2023) – Abdullahi Ganduje (APC) lost to Abba Yusuf (NNPP).
  6. Abia State (2023) – Okezie Ikpeazu (PDP) lost to Alex Otti (Labour Party).
  7. Osun State (2022) – Gboyega Oyetola (APC) lost to Ademola Adeleke (PDP).
  8. Adamawa State (2019) – Jibrilla Bindow (APC) lost to Ahmadu Fintiri (PDP).
  9. Zamfara State (2019) – Abdulaziz Yari (APC) lost to Bello Matawalle (PDP).
  10. Jigawa State (2015) – Sule Lamido (PDP) lost to Muhammadu Badaru (APC).
  11. Nasarawa State (2011) – Aliyu Doma (PDP) lost to Umaru Al-Makura (APC).
  12. Niger State (2015) – Mu’azu Aliyu (PDP) lost to Abubakar Bello (APC).
  13. Kaduna State (2015) – Ramalan Yero (PDP) lost to Nasir El-Rufai (APC).
  14. Katsina State (2015) – Ibrahim Shema (PDP) lost to Aminu Masari (APC).
  15. Ekiti State (2018) – Ayo Fayose (PDP) lost to Kayode Fayemi (APC).

These instances reflect the evolving political landscape in Nigeria, where voter preferences can shift significantly, leading to unexpected outcomes in elections.

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