Baba Malam Wali has consolidated strong trader consensus as the leading outcome in the Yobe gubernatorial race due to his emergence as the All Progressives Congress nominee following the May 2026 party primary, where he secured over 236,000 votes. Governor Mai Mala Buni’s explicit endorsement as preferred successor, combined with backing from Senator Ibrahim Geidam and a series of stakeholder summits, has reinforced perceptions of party unity and continuity ahead of the 2027 vote. Recent visits to traditional rulers for endorsements and pledges to sustain Buni-era policies further solidified his position. Lingering legal challenges from aspirants over primary procedures remain in court with hearings scheduled for September 2026, while several rivals have withdrawn, limiting visible competition from other listed candidates or opposition figures.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedYobe, Nigeria Governor Election Winner
Yobe, Nigeria Governor Election Winner
Baba Wali 88%
Abdullahi Sharif 7%
Abdullahi Usman Maigida 2.4%
Kassim Gana Geidam 1.5%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Baba Wali
88%
Abdullahi Sharif
7%
Abdullahi Usman Maigida
2%
Kassim Gana Geidam
2%
Baba Wali 88%
Abdullahi Sharif 7%
Abdullahi Usman Maigida 2.4%
Kassim Gana Geidam 1.5%
NEW
NEW
Feb 6, 2027
Baba Wali
$1,073 Vol.
88%
Abdullahi Sharif
$186 Vol.
7%
Abdullahi Usman Maigida
$73 Vol.
2%
Kassim Gana Geidam
$56 Vol.
2%
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Yobe 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 Yobe 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.Baba Malam Wali has consolidated strong trader consensus as the leading outcome in the Yobe gubernatorial race due to his emergence as the All Progressives Congress nominee following the May 2026 party primary, where he secured over 236,000 votes. Governor Mai Mala Buni’s explicit endorsement as preferred successor, combined with backing from Senator Ibrahim Geidam and a series of stakeholder summits, has reinforced perceptions of party unity and continuity ahead of the 2027 vote. Recent visits to traditional rulers for endorsements and pledges to sustain Buni-era policies further solidified his position. Lingering legal challenges from aspirants over primary procedures remain in court with hearings scheduled for September 2026, while several rivals have withdrawn, limiting visible competition from other listed candidates or opposition figures.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Yobe 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 Yobe 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 Yobe 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, 5:06 PM ET
Volume
$1,388End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 5:06 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Yobe 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 Yobe 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.Baba Malam Wali has consolidated strong trader consensus as the leading outcome in the Yobe gubernatorial race due to his emergence as the All Progressives Congress nominee following the May 2026 party primary, where he secured over 236,000 votes. Governor Mai Mala Buni’s explicit endorsement as preferred successor, combined with backing from Senator Ibrahim Geidam and a series of stakeholder summits, has reinforced perceptions of party unity and continuity ahead of the 2027 vote. Recent visits to traditional rulers for endorsements and pledges to sustain Buni-era policies further solidified his position. Lingering legal challenges from aspirants over primary procedures remain in court with hearings scheduled for September 2026, while several rivals have withdrawn, limiting visible competition from other listed candidates or opposition figures.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Yobe 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 Yobe 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 Yobe 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
$1,388End Date
Feb 6, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 5:06 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Baba Malam Wali has consolidated strong trader consensus as the leading outcome in the Yobe gubernatorial race due to his emergence as the All Progressives Congress nominee following the May 2026 party primary, where he secured over 236,000 votes. Governor Mai Mala Buni’s explicit endorsement as preferred successor, combined with backing from Senator Ibrahim Geidam and a series of stakeholder summits, has reinforced perceptions of party unity and continuity ahead of the 2027 vote. Recent visits to traditional rulers for endorsements and pledges to sustain Buni-era policies further solidified his position. Lingering legal challenges from aspirants over primary procedures remain in court with hearings scheduled for September 2026, while several rivals have withdrawn, limiting visible competition from other listed candidates or opposition figures.
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