My election · North West zone · capital Sokoto
Election 2027 in Sokoto
President and National Assembly
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Saturday 16 January 2027 · polls open 8:30amGovernors and State Assemblies
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Saturday 6 February 2027Your races
5 on your ballot- 16 JanuaryPresident18 tickets on the ballot nationwide.See all 18 and compare →
- 16 JanuarySenateSokoto elects three senators, one for each senatorial district.INEC's candidate list for this race is being added.
- 16 JanuaryHouse of RepresentativesOne member for your federal constituency.INEC's candidate list for this race is being added.
- 6 FebruaryGovernorSokoto elects its governor.INEC's candidate list for this race is being added.
- 6 FebruaryState House of AssemblyOne member for your state constituency.INEC's candidate list for this race is being added.
Seats: Constitution, sections 48–49. Dates: INEC revised timetable.
What is at stake in Sokoto
Sokoto in numbers
From the latest Demographic and Health Survey, with Sokoto's place among the 36 states and the FCT. Ask the candidates what they will do about them.
- Literacy, women16.4%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)36th highest of 37 · Nigeria 57.2%All states →
- Literacy, men39.4%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)36th highest of 37 · Nigeria 72.4%All states →
- Households with electricity21.8%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)35th highest of 37 · Nigeria 55.2%All states →
- Births in a health facility12.5%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)36th highest of 37 · Nigeria 43.3%All states →
- Basic vaccination8.4%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)37th highest of 37 · Nigeria 39.4%All states →
- Under-5 mortality (survey)109 per 1,000 births2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)11th highest of 37 · Nigeria 110 per 1,000 birthsAll states →
Your polling-day checklist
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Results on election night
Follow Sokoto's results as INEC uploads them, and get an email when the results desk opens.