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There are currently 13 Nigerian states controlled by members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
If you’d like to read – we have previously written on the full list of Governors in Nigeria.
Here’s a breakdown of the current party affiliation of the 36 state governors:
- 20 All Progressive Congress (APC)
- 13 People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
- 1 All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
- 1 (NNPC)
- 1 Labor Party(LP)
PDP was at a time the major party ruling in Nigeria. In fact, the party holds the record of the highest number of seats in the National Assembly and also the highest number of Governors since 1999.
It wasn’t until 2015 when PDP was defeated in the Presidential elections (when Buhari won against Jonathan) that APC gained their rise.
Although, there are other INEC-registered political parties in Nigeria like APGA, LP, KOWA, YDP and the like, PDP and APC still stand as the two main political party that dominates elections and polls in across Nigerian states. A popular exception is Anambra state which is an APGA controlled state.
Now, let’s get into the crux of this post!
PDP Governors in Nigeria 2024
The table below highlights 13 Nigerian states controlled/ruled by PDP governors in Nigeria in 2024 alongside the year they got elected or took office.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Federal Capital Territory is not a state. It is ruled by a Minister. The current minister of the FCT is Nyesom Wike who is also a PDP member.
| S/n | All States | Name of Governor | Party | Took Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adamawa | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri | PDP | 2019 |
| 2 | Akwa-Ibom | Umu Eno | PDP | 2023 |
| 3 | Bauchi | Bala Muhammed | PDP | 2019 |
| 4 | Bayelsa | Douye Diri | PDP | 2020 |
| 5 | Delta | Sheriff Oborevwori | PDP | 2023 |
| 6 | Edo | Godwin Obaseki | PDP | 2016 |
| 7 | Enugu | Peter Mbah | PDP | 2023 |
| 8 | Osun | Ademola Adeleke | PDP | 2022 |
| 9 | Oyo | Seyi Makinde | PDP | 2019 |
| 10 | Plateau | Caleb Mutfwang | PDP | 2023 |
| 11 | Rivers | Siminalayi Fubara | PDP | 2023 |
| 12 | Taraba | Agbu Kefas | PDP | 2023 |
| 13 | Zamfara | Dauda Lawal | PDP | 2023 |
| 14 | FCT | Nyesom Wike (Minister) | PDP | 2023 |
About the PDP Governors Forum
All the PDP governors make up a forum called PDPGF.
To clarify, the PDP Governors Forum (PDPGF) consists of state governors from the People’s Democratic Party in Nigeria. It was formed on February 24, 2013, following a split from the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF).
The forum facilitates collaboration among governors to advance the party’s goals and synchronize policies across states. Bala Mohammed currently chairs the forum, succeeding Aminu Waziri Tambuwal in June 2023.
Abdulbasit Toriola is an emerging voice in Nigerian cultural commentary and social analysis. From his corner in Lagos, he documents Nigerian history, current affairs, and explores the extraordinary journeys of Nigerians beating the odds. His works have been published on Africa Prime News and Opinion Nigeria. Connect with Abdulbasit on Twitter @blackboymusings for daily insights into Nigerian life and culture.
