Sapele election results 2027: Sapele Local Government Area, with its headquarters at Sapele, votes on Saturday, 16 January 2027 for President, Senate and House of Representatives, and on Saturday, 6 February 2027 for Governor and the State House of Assembly. This page will carry Sapele results as INEC announces them at polling-unit, ward and LGA collation level.
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Sapele LGA at a glance
| Headquarters | Sapele |
|---|---|
| Major towns and communities | Sapele, Ogorode and Okirigwe |
| Senatorial district | Delta Central |
| Federal constituency | Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie |
| Restored State Assembly seat | Sapele II State Constituency (restored by INEC in 2026 after court judgments) |
| 2023 governorship winner in Sapele | Sheriff Oborevwori (PDP) |
Election dates
| Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives | Saturday, 16 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Governorship and State House of Assembly | Saturday, 6 February 2027 |
| Final voter register certified | 15 December 2026 (INEC schedule) |
Who is on the ballot in Sapele
- President: 18 candidates. See the 2027 presidential candidates tracker.
- Governor: 18 candidates, led by Sheriff Oborevwori (APC), Peter Mrakpor (PDP), Chris Iyovwaye (NDC), Great Ogboru (ADC) and Isaac Eshor (AAC). Full list.
- Senate (Delta Central): see the Delta Central Senate page.
- House of Representatives (Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie): see the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency page.
Sapele presidential election results 2027
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Bola Ahmed Tinubu | Awaiting | – |
| ADC | Atiku Abubakar (candidacy under appeal) | Awaiting | – |
| NDC | Peter Obi | Awaiting | – |
| APM | Seyi Makinde | Awaiting | – |
| Others | 14 other candidates on INEC’s final list | Awaiting | – |
Results will be added as they are declared at the Sapele LGA collation centre on 16 January 2027.
Sapele governorship election results 2027
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Sheriff Oborevwori | Awaiting | – |
| PDP | Peter Mrakpor | Awaiting | – |
| NDC | Chris Iyovwaye | Awaiting | – |
| ADC | Great Ogboru | Awaiting | – |
| AAC | Isaac Eshor | Awaiting | – |
| Others | 13 other candidates on INEC’s final list | Awaiting | – |
Results will be added as they are declared at the Sapele LGA collation centre on 6 February 2027.
Delta Central Senate results in Sapele
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Ede Dafinone | Awaiting | – |
| NDC | Ovie Omo-Agege | Awaiting | – |
| Others | Other parties’ candidates on INEC’s final list (being added) | Awaiting | – |
Senate results for Sapele will be added on 16 January 2027.
Ward and polling-unit results in Sapele
On election day we will list results from each ward collation centre in Sapele here, alongside notable polling-unit results. Every polling-unit result sheet (Form EC8A) is uploaded to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), where you can check your own unit.
| Ward | Presidential leader | Governorship leader |
|---|---|---|
| Awaiting ward collation | ||
How Sapele voted in the 2023 governorship election
| Candidate (party in 2023) | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Oborevwori (PDP) | 15,217 | 51.04% |
| Ovie Omo-Agege (APC) | 12,090 | 40.55% |
| Ken Pela (LP) | 1,458 | 4.89% |
| Others | 1,050 | 3.52% |
| Total valid votes | 29,815 | Turnout 21.36% |
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For all local news, see Sapele LGA news.
Other LGAs in Delta Central
- Ethiope East election results
- Ethiope West election results
- Okpe election results
- Udu election results
- Ughelli North election results
- Ughelli South election results
- Uvwie election results
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Sapele election: frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 election in Sapele?
The presidential, Senate and House of Representatives elections hold on Saturday, 16 January 2027. The governorship and State House of Assembly elections hold on Saturday, 6 February 2027.
Which senatorial district and federal constituency is Sapele in?
Sapele is in Delta Central Senatorial District and the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency.
Who won Sapele in the 2023 governorship election?
Sheriff Oborevwori (PDP) won Sapele in March 2023, with 15,217 votes (51.04%) out of 29,815 valid votes.
Where can I see polling-unit results for Sapele?
INEC uploads every polling-unit result sheet to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). This page will also list ward and LGA results as they are announced.
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