
Nigeria is set for a significant political transition in 2027 as several state governors prepare to leave office at the end of their tenure, according to Naija News. The report indicates that among those expected to bow out are Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, alongside other second-term governors who will have completed the constitutional maximum of two terms. Many first-term governors, meanwhile, are expected to seek re-election as the country moves towards the next general election cycle.
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