ADBN GENERAL ELECTIONS CENTRENigeria Decides 2027
North West election desk
Kano Decides 2027
Election guide, candidates, history and latest reports from Kano State.
State profile
History and Election Context
Kano State is in Nigeria’s North West geopolitical zone. It was created in 1967 and its capital is Kano.
Use this page for the state’s electoral history, major issues, battleground areas and verified developments ahead of the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections.
The governorship race
Candidates and Running Mates
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From the state desk
Latest Kano Election News
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Kano Results
Officially verified reports from the ADBN results desk.
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