Skip to main content
icon for Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner
Politics·Africa

Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner

icon for Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner
Politics·Africa

Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner

Eno Umo Bassey 71%

Coffie Emeni Samuel 11%

Michael Bush 10%

Jeremiah Akpan 6%

Polymarket
NEW

Eno Umo Bassey 71%

Coffie Emeni Samuel 11%

Michael Bush 10%

Jeremiah Akpan 6%

Polymarket
NEW
icon for Eno Umo Bassey

Eno Umo Bassey

$1,477 Vol.

71%

icon for Coffie Emeni Samuel

Coffie Emeni Samuel

$66 Vol.

11%

icon for Michael Bush

Michael Bush

$40 Vol.

10%

icon for Jeremiah Akpan

Jeremiah Akpan

$204 Vol.

6%

icon for John James Akpanudoedehe

John James Akpanudoedehe

$48 Vol.

5%

Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Akwa Ibom 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 Akwa Ibom 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.Umo Eno (listed as Eno Umo Bassey), the incumbent who switched from PDP to APC, leads trader consensus after securing the APC nomination with over 392,000 votes in the May 2026 state primary. APC control of the state assembly, most local governments, and federal alignments with President Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio strengthen his position ahead of the February 2027 vote. Reported state progress on roads, healthcare, and power regulation supports this positioning. Opposition figures such as Michael Bush (Labour Party nominee), Coffie Emeni Samuel, Jeremiah Akpan, and John James Akpanudoedehe remain fragmented at lower implied probabilities, with limited momentum or unified party structures to challenge the ruling party’s organizational edge in the current cycle.

Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Akwa Ibom 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 Akwa Ibom 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
$1,835
End Date
Feb 6, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 3:51 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Akwa Ibom 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 Akwa Ibom 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.
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Akwa Ibom 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 Akwa Ibom 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.Umo Eno (listed as Eno Umo Bassey), the incumbent who switched from PDP to APC, leads trader consensus after securing the APC nomination with over 392,000 votes in the May 2026 state primary. APC control of the state assembly, most local governments, and federal alignments with President Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio strengthen his position ahead of the February 2027 vote. Reported state progress on roads, healthcare, and power regulation supports this positioning. Opposition figures such as Michael Bush (Labour Party nominee), Coffie Emeni Samuel, Jeremiah Akpan, and John James Akpanudoedehe remain fragmented at lower implied probabilities, with limited momentum or unified party structures to challenge the ruling party’s organizational edge in the current cycle.

Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Akwa Ibom 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 Akwa Ibom 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
$1,835
End Date
Feb 6, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 3:51 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
Gubernatorial elections are currently scheduled to be held in Akwa Ibom 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 Akwa Ibom 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.

Related

icon for Will Baba Wali win the 2027 Yobe State gubernatorial election?

Will Baba Wali win the 2027 Yobe State gubernatorial election?

75%
icon for Will Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orohwedor win the 2027 Delta State gubernatorial election?

Will Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orohwedor win the 2027 Delta State gubernatorial election?

44%
icon for Will Agbu Kefas win the 2027 Taraba State gubernatorial election?

Will Agbu Kefas win the 2027 Taraba State gubernatorial election?

62%

Beware of external links.

Frequently Asked Questions

"Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 5 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Eno Umo Bassey" at 71%, followed by "Coffie Emeni Samuel" at 11%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 71¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 71% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 21, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner," browse the 5 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner" is "Eno Umo Bassey" at 71%, meaning the market assigns a 71% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Coffie Emeni Samuel" at 11%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Governor Election Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.