Governorship · Niger · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Mohammed Umar Bago&Garba Yakubu
Two lives. One ticket. Explore their journeys, the public record, and the plans for Niger.
Meet the people
Before the ballot,
a life in the making.
The places, education and experiences behind the people on this ticket.
Banker and politician serving as Governor of Niger State since 2023. Previously served three terms as member of the House of Representatives.
From the public profile
School years & education
BSc Political Science, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto; PGD Management, Federal University of Technology Minna; MBA Economics, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma
A working life
Professional career records have not yet been added.
The path into public service
2023–present
Governor
Niger · All Progressives Congress
Niger Governorship Cycle 2023-2027
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
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Work & organisations
Sourced professional and business roles have not been published here yet.
Family in public life
Documented relationships with people in public life. A family connection alone does not establish a business interest or wrongdoing.
No sourced public-family connections have been published here yet.
The record,
in public.
Elections contested, legislation and recognition. Read the entries, follow their sources, and form your own view.
Showing Mohammed Umar BagoChange person
At the ballot
2027 · Gubernatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Niger
Record notes
also listed as: Mohammed Umar Bago · INEC final list of candidates (Governorship, Niger State), published 2026-10-10 — SN 4; INEC name: MOHAMMED UMARU BAGO; age 52; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE BS.c; running mate: Garba Yakubu
Read the evidence · 1 source
- inecnigeria.org
Mohammed Umaru Bago — gubernatorial 2027
- inecnigeria.org
Power deserves
scrutiny.
Corruption cases, legal proceedings and asset disclosures. See what is documented, the person’s role, and the recorded outcome.
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Corruption & public accountability
No sourced, reviewed corruption-case entries are published here yet. Coverage is incomplete.
Legal proceedings & outcomes
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Assets & declarations
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What comes next?
The campaign’s priorities and original documents, in their own words.
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Manifesto
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A story you can
look into.
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Campaign record last checked 14 October 2026
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