Governor Sheriff Oborevwori (APC) is seeking a second term against challengers including Peter Mrakpor (PDP), Chris Iyovwaye (NDC), Great Ogboru (ADC) and Isaac O. Eshor (AAC). INEC’s final list for the Delta governorship race has 18 candidates. This page profiles the candidates The Trumpet has covered and is updated through the election.
Delta 2027 governorship candidates
| Party | Candidate | How they emerged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Sheriff Oborevwori (incumbent governor) | Sole aspirant; affirmed with 345,375 votes in a direct primary, May 2026 | Read |
| PDP | Peter Mrakpor | Consensus candidate at the party primary in Asaba, May 2026 | Read |
| NDC | Deacon Chris Iyovwaye | Emerged after the party resolved post-primary disputes, June 2026 | Read |
| ADC | Chief Great Ogboru | Declared his governorship bid on return to Delta, June 2026 | Read |
| AAC | Engr. Isaac O. Eshor | AAC governorship candidate | Read |
The race so far
- 20 Oct 2026: NDC candidate Chris Iyovwaye criticises the state’s ₦5bn empowerment scheme. Read
- 9 Oct 2026: A Delta political group endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori and APC candidates. Read
- 12 Jun 2026: Great Ogboru returns to a large welcome and sets the tone for the ADC campaign. Read
- 12 Jun 2026: AAC candidate Isaac Eshor questions spending of ₦177bn on five flyovers. Read
- 5 Jun 2026: ADC, NDC and PDP line up candidates against Oborevwori. Read
- 3 Jun 2026: NDC resolves primary disputes; Iyovwaye emerges as candidate. Read
- 25 May 2026: Mrakpor emerges as PDP consensus candidate. Read
- 21 May 2026: Oborevwori emerges as APC candidate with 345,375 affirmation votes. Read
Other Delta 2027 races
- Ex-Gov. Okowa floors Sen. Nwoko in APC Delta North senatorial primary
- Delta APC Confirms Okowa As Delta North Senatorial Candidate, Moves To Reconcile Aggrieved Members
- Sen. Joel -Onowakpo declares re-election bid as Delta South APC adopts Tinubu, Oborevwori as sole candidates
- INEC Restores 3 Delta State Assembly Constituencies, Fixes August Primaries
Delta 2027 governorship: frequently asked questions
Who are the governorship candidates in Delta State for 2027?
INEC’s final list for the Delta governorship race has 18 candidates. The main contenders The Trumpet has covered are Governor Sheriff Oborevwori (APC), Peter Mrakpor (PDP), Chris Iyovwaye (NDC), Great Ogboru (ADC) and Isaac O. Eshor (AAC).
Who is the APC governorship candidate in Delta State?
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He was the sole aspirant and was affirmed with 345,375 votes in the party’s direct primary in May 2026.
Who is the PDP governorship candidate in Delta State?
Peter Mrakpor, adopted as the PDP’s consensus candidate at a primary in Asaba in May 2026.
Who is the NDC governorship candidate in Delta State?
Deacon Chris Iyovwaye. The party resolved post-primary disputes and rallied behind him in June 2026.
Who is the ADC governorship candidate in Delta State?
Chief Great Ogboru, who declared his 2027 governorship bid under the African Democratic Congress in June 2026.
More: Delta State news today.
The Trumpet updates this page as the campaign develops. The date at the top shows the last change.
