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Here’s a summary of notable governors who have lost their seats to opposition parties:
- Edo State (2024) – Godwin Obaseki (PDP) lost to Monday Okpebholo (APC).
- Bauchi State (2019) – Mohammed Abubakar (APC) lost to Bala Mohammed (PDP).
- Oyo State (2019) – Abiola Ajimobi (APC) lost to Seyi Makinde (PDP).
- Kwara State (2019) – Abdulfatah Ahmed (PDP) lost to AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (APC).
- Kano State (2023) – Abdullahi Ganduje (APC) lost to Abba Yusuf (NNPP).
- Abia State (2023) – Okezie Ikpeazu (PDP) lost to Alex Otti (Labour Party).
- Osun State (2022) – Gboyega Oyetola (APC) lost to Ademola Adeleke (PDP).
- Adamawa State (2019) – Jibrilla Bindow (APC) lost to Ahmadu Fintiri (PDP).
- Zamfara State (2019) – Abdulaziz Yari (APC) lost to Bello Matawalle (PDP).
- Jigawa State (2015) – Sule Lamido (PDP) lost to Muhammadu Badaru (APC).
- Nasarawa State (2011) – Aliyu Doma (PDP) lost to Umaru Al-Makura (APC).
- Niger State (2015) – Mu’azu Aliyu (PDP) lost to Abubakar Bello (APC).
- Kaduna State (2015) – Ramalan Yero (PDP) lost to Nasir El-Rufai (APC).
- Katsina State (2015) – Ibrahim Shema (PDP) lost to Aminu Masari (APC).
- 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.
