Governorship · Adamawa · 2027
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)Vunobolki Maurice Michael&Wambai Abubakar Mahmud
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Maurice Michael Vunobolki (INEC: VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; styled Chief Dr Maurice Vunobolki) is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Adamawa State for the election of 6 February 2027 (INEC final list, 10 October 2026), with Abubakar Mahmud Wambai as his running mate. INEC lists him as a 54-year-old man whose declared qualifications include a B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, PhD and FCA. A chartered accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, he is a retired banker and one-time lecturer (Daily Post, 2013) who held senior management posts at the now defunct Oceanic Bank International PLC, including Zonal Head for the North Central Zone, and later coordinated the Federal Government/World Bank North-East Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project in Adamawa; he describes his career as development consulting. In 2013 Daily Post described him as a former gubernatorial candidate of the National Transformation Party who withdrew to back Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria and chaired Gundiri's campaign organisation against Governor Murtala Nyako. In 2026 he left the PDP for the APC (23 February), declared for the APC governorship ticket (7 April), resigned from the APC on 14 April citing a lack of internal democracy and fairness, and announced his return to the PDP on 23 April. PDP delegates in Yola affirmed him as the sole aspirant on 24 May 2026; his name was uploaded to INEC's portal as the recognised PDP candidate in late July, and the PDP unveiled Wambai as his running mate on 30 July. In September 2026 the organisation MIPAD announced a Trailblazer Award for him in New York. No court case or investigation naming him was found.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD"
SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD
- Daily Post
2026-05-24: "The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, affirmed the sole aspirant who presented himself for the governorship ticket in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, as its governorship candidate."
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, affirmed the sole aspirant who presented himself for the governorship ticket in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, as its governorship candidate.
- New Telegraph
2026-09-25: "His banking career included senior management responsibilities at the defunct Oceanic Bank International PLC, where he served on the Senior Management Committee and was a Zonal Head for the North Central Zone."
His banking career included senior management responsibilities at the defunct Oceanic Bank International PLC, where he served on the Senior Management Committee and was a Zonal Head for the North Central Zone.
- Daily Post
2013-05-11: "Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako."
Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako.
- Daily Post
2026-04-14: "A prominent governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC."
A prominent governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC.
- Daily Post
2026-07-30: "Vunobolki was celebrated earlier this week after his name was uploaded to the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the recognised PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Adamawa State."
Vunobolki was celebrated earlier this week after his name was uploaded to the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the recognised PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Adamawa State.
- Daily Post
2026-04-23: "An Adamawa governorship aspirant, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, has formally announced his return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)."
An Adamawa governorship aspirant, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, has formally announced his return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
School years & education
From 1988
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
BSc Accounting; Master's in International and Development Finance · Accounting; International and Development Finance · Zaria
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD"
SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD
- TG News
2026-04-30: "He gained admission to the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in 1988, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in International and Development Finance."
He gained admission to the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in 1988, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in International and Development Finance.
- INEC
Until 1996
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Chartered Accountant (1996); Fellow (FCA)
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD"
SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD
- TG News
2026-04-30: "A qualified Chartered Accountant since 1996, he was admitted into the Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) two decades ago."
A qualified Chartered Accountant since 1996, he was admitted into the Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) two decades ago.
- New Telegraph
2026-09-25: "Vunobolki, a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, has more than 25 years of professional experience across banking, finance, entrepreneurship and development practice"
Vunobolki, a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, has more than 25 years of professional experience across banking, finance, entrepreneurship and development practice
- Daily Post
2013-05-11: "Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako."
Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako.
- INEC
Dates not recorded
SBS Swiss Business School, Zurich
Master's (Applied Business Research); Doctorate (Corporate Leadership and Governance) · Corporate Leadership and Governance · Zurich
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD"
SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD
- TG News
2026-04-30: "Driven by a thirst for global standards, he proceeded to the renowned SBS Swiss Business School in Zurich, Switzerland, obtaining a second Master’s degree in Applied Business Research and a Doctorate in Corporate Leadership and Governance."
Driven by a thirst for global standards, he proceeded to the renowned SBS Swiss Business School in Zurich, Switzerland, obtaining a second Master’s degree in Applied Business Research and a Doctorate in Corporate Leadership and Governance.
- INEC
A working life
Dates not recorded
Coordinator
North-East Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP), Adamawa State
Coordinator in the Federal Government/World Bank-supported project in Adamawa State (New Telegraph, 25 September 2026); dates not given.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- New Telegraph
2026-09-25: "He has served as a coordinator in the Federal Government/World Bank-supported North-East Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) in Adamawa State."
He has served as a coordinator in the Federal Government/World Bank-supported North-East Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) in Adamawa State.
- New Telegraph
Dates not recorded
Chairman, campaign organisation of governorship candidate Markus Gundiri
Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Adamawa State
Daily Post (11 May 2013) reports he had been a National Transformation Party (NTP) gubernatorial candidate in Adamawa, withdrew and backed Markus Gundiri of the ACN, and chaired Gundiri's campaign organisation in the governorship election against Governor Murtala Nyako. The paper dates that election to February 2012; the year was not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post
2013-05-11: "Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako."
Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako.
- Daily Post
Dates not recorded
Development consultant
Independent development consultancy
Describes his professional career as development consulting (24 May 2026); firm and dates not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post
2026-05-24: "He said that in his professional career in development consulting, he had travelled across every part of Adamawa State,"
He said that in his professional career in development consulting, he had travelled across every part of Adamawa State,
- Daily Post
Dates not recorded
Senior management; Zonal Head, North Central Zone
Oceanic Bank International PLC
Served on the senior management committee and as Zonal Head for the North Central Zone of the (now defunct) bank, per his professional profile reported on 25 September 2026; dates not given. Daily Post (2013) called him a retired banker.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2013-05-11: "Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako."
Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako.
- New Telegraph
2026-09-25: "His banking career included senior management responsibilities at the defunct Oceanic Bank International PLC, where he served on the Senior Management Committee and was a Zonal Head for the North Central Zone."
His banking career included senior management responsibilities at the defunct Oceanic Bank International PLC, where he served on the Senior Management Committee and was a Zonal Head for the North Central Zone.
- Daily Post
The path into public service
From 2027
Governor
Adamawa
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD"
SN 15; PDP; VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; M; qualification: PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: WAMBAI ABUBAKAR MAHMUD
- Daily Post
2026-05-24: "The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, affirmed the sole aspirant who presented himself for the governorship ticket in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, as its governorship candidate."
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, affirmed the sole aspirant who presented himself for the governorship ticket in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, as its governorship candidate.
- INEC
Life outside
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Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Vunobolki Maurice MichaelBack to biography
Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
North-East Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP), Adamawa State
Coordinator · development finance
Coordinator in the Federal Government/World Bank-supported project in Adamawa State (New Telegraph, 25 September 2026); dates not given.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- New Telegraph
2026-09-25: "He has served as a coordinator in the Federal Government/World Bank-supported North-East Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) in Adamawa State."
He has served as a coordinator in the Federal Government/World Bank-supported North-East Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) in Adamawa State.
- New Telegraph
Dates not recorded
Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Adamawa State
Chairman, campaign organisation of governorship candidate Markus Gundiri · politics
Daily Post (11 May 2013) reports he had been a National Transformation Party (NTP) gubernatorial candidate in Adamawa, withdrew and backed Markus Gundiri of the ACN, and chaired Gundiri's campaign organisation in the governorship election against Governor Murtala Nyako. The paper dates that election to February 2012; the year was not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post
2013-05-11: "Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako."
Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako.
- Daily Post
Dates not recorded
Independent development consultancy
Development consultant · consultant · consulting
Describes his professional career as development consulting (24 May 2026); firm and dates not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post
2026-05-24: "He said that in his professional career in development consulting, he had travelled across every part of Adamawa State,"
He said that in his professional career in development consulting, he had travelled across every part of Adamawa State,
- Daily Post
Dates not recorded
Oceanic Bank International PLC
Senior management; Zonal Head, North Central Zone · employee · banking
Served on the senior management committee and as Zonal Head for the North Central Zone of the (now defunct) bank, per his professional profile reported on 25 September 2026; dates not given. Daily Post (2013) called him a retired banker.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2013-05-11: "Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako."
Chief Maurice Vunobolki is a man of many parts, a retired banker, a “Fellow” of ICAN, one time lecturer and was a gubernatorial candidate under the platform of the National Transformation Party,NTP, in Adamawa State, before he withdrew and pitched his tent with Engineer Markus Gundiri of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (now APC) where he served as the Chairman of his Campaign Organization, in the February, 2012 gubernatorial election against Governor Murtala Nyako.
- New Telegraph
2026-09-25: "His banking career included senior management responsibilities at the defunct Oceanic Bank International PLC, where he served on the Senior Management Committee and was a Zonal Head for the North Central Zone."
His banking career included senior management responsibilities at the defunct Oceanic Bank International PLC, where he served on the Senior Management Committee and was a Zonal Head for the North Central Zone.
- Daily Post
Family in public life
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At the ballot
2027 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Adamawa
Record notes
INEC final list of candidates (Governorship, Adamawa State), published 2026-10-10 — SN 15; INEC name: VUNOBOLKI MAURICE MICHAEL; age 54; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): PSLC SSCE/GCE B.SC, MBA, M.SC, PHD, FCA; running mate: Wambai Abubakar Mahmud · Primary: PDP delegates in Yola affirmed him by voice vote on Sunday 24 May 2026 as the sole aspirant who presented himself (motion by former Rep Ja'afaru Ribadu); chairman of the primary committee Debo Ologunagba declared him candidate. A second aspirant, Caleb Andrew Myebangara, did not appear, reportedly because he belongs to a PDP faction INEC does not recognise (Daily Post, 24 May 2026). No vote count was published. His name was uploaded to INEC's portal as the recognised PDP candidate in the week before 30 Jul 2026 (Daily Post); running mate Abubakar Mahmud Wambai unveiled 30 Jul 2026.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Vunobolki Maurice Michael — gubernatorial 2027
- Daily Trust
2026-05-25: "Delegates from the 226 wards of the Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have elected Chief Maurice Vunobolki as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 election in the state."
Delegates from the 226 wards of the Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have elected Chief Maurice Vunobolki as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 election in the state.
- Daily Post
2026-05-24: "The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, affirmed the sole aspirant who presented himself for the governorship ticket in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, as its governorship candidate."
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, affirmed the sole aspirant who presented himself for the governorship ticket in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, as its governorship candidate.
- Daily Post
2026-07-30: "Vunobolki was celebrated earlier this week after his name was uploaded to the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the recognised PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Adamawa State."
Vunobolki was celebrated earlier this week after his name was uploaded to the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the recognised PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Adamawa State.
- inecnigeria.org
Recognition
MIPAD Trailblazer Award 2026
2026 · Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- New Telegraph
2026-09-25: "is being honoured with the 2026 MIPAD Trailblazer Award for his contributions to banking, finance, corporate leadership, governance and economic development in Nigeria."
is being honoured with the 2026 MIPAD Trailblazer Award for his contributions to banking, finance, corporate leadership, governance and economic development in Nigeria.
- New Telegraph
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