Governors of Bauchi State
Complete list of all 13 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 13 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Bauchi State (2026)
Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed
Governor of Bauchi State
| Party | PDP |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2019 (7 years in 2026) |
Bauchi State Governor Records
Full List of Bauchi State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammed Kaliel | Military | 1976 – 1978 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 2 | Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed | PDP | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Muhammadu Sani | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Mohammed Goni | NPN | 1979 – 1983 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Chris Maina | Military | 1984 – 1985 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Mohammed Sani Sami | Military | 1985 – 1988 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Chris Maina | Military | 1988 – 1989 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Abdulkadir Ahmed | Military | 1989 – 1991 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Ahmed Adamu Mu'azu | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Isa Yuguda | PDP | 2007 – 2015 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar | APC | 2015 – 2019 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed | PDP | 2019 – 2026 | 7 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed | APM | 2026 – 2026 (current) | 0 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Bauchi State
Mohammed Kaliel
Military Governor of Bauchi State during the early years following state creation.
Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed
Muhammadu Sani
Military Governor during the transition toward the Second Republic.
Mohammed Goni
Civilian Governor during the Second Republic.
Chris Maina
Military Governor following the December 1983 military coup.
Mohammed Sani Sami
Military Governor during the military administration of Ibrahim Babangida.
Chris Maina
Returned as military administrator during the military era.
Abdulkadir Ahmed
Military Governor of Bauchi State.
Ahmed Adamu Mu'azu
Civilian Governor elected in 1999 and re-elected in 2003. Later served as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Isa Yuguda
Civilian Governor who served two terms from 2007 to 2015.
Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar
Civilian Governor elected in 2015.
Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed
Civilian Governor elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. He was reported by the Bauchi State Government to have left the PDP and joined the Allied Peoples Movement in 2026.
Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed
Incumbent Governor. Current affiliation recorded as Allied Peoples Movement following his 2026 defection from the PDP.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bauchi State Governor
Who is the current governor of Bauchi State?
The current governor of Bauchi State is Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, of the PDP. He has been in office since 2019.
What is the full name of the Bauchi State Governor?
The current Bauchi State Governor is Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State?
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Bauchi State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Bauchi State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Bauchi State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Bauchi State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Bauchi State Governor?
The spouse of the current Bauchi State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Bauchi State Government House?
The Bauchi State Governor's official residence and office is the Bauchi State Government House in Bauchi.
How many governors has Bauchi State had?
Bauchi State has had 13 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 13 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Bauchi State?
The first governor of Bauchi State was Mohammed Kaliel, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.