Governors of Sokoto State
Complete list of all 17 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 17 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Sokoto State (2026)
Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto
Governor of Sokoto State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Sokoto State Governor Records
Full List of Sokoto State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umaru Mohammed | Military | 1976 – 1978 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 2 | Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Gado Nasko | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Shehu Kangiwa | NPN | 1979 – 1981 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Garba Nadama | NPN | 1982 – 1983 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Garba Duba | Military | 1984 – 1985 | 1 yr | Former |
| 7 | Garba Mohammed | Military | 1985 – 1987 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Ahmed Muhammad Daku | Military | 1987 – 1990 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Bashir Salihi Magashi | Military | 1990 – 1992 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Yahaya Abdulkarim | NRC | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 11 | Yakubu Mu'azu | Military | 1993 – 1996 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Rasheed Adisa Raji | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Rufai Garba | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 14 | Attahiru Bafarawa | APP/ANPP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 15 | Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko | PDP/APC | 2007 – 2015 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 16 | Aminu Waziri Tambuwal | APC/PDP | 2015 – 2023 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 17 | Ahmad Aliyu | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Sokoto State
Umaru Mohammed
Military Governor of Sokoto State during the early years following the creation of the state from North-Western State.
Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto
Gado Nasko
Military Governor who served during the final period of military administration before the Second Republic.
Shehu Kangiwa
Civilian Governor during the Second Republic.
Garba Nadama
Civilian Governor during the Second Republic.
Garba Duba
Military Governor following the 1983 military takeover.
Garba Mohammed
Military Governor during the Buhari and Babangida eras.
Ahmed Muhammad Daku
Military Governor of Sokoto State.
Bashir Salihi Magashi
Military Governor who served during the transition period under the Babangida administration.
Yahaya Abdulkarim
Civilian Governor during the short-lived Third Republic transition.
Yakubu Mu'azu
Military Administrator from December 1993 until August 1996.
Rasheed Adisa Raji
Military Administrator following the creation of Zamfara State in 1996.
Rufai Garba
Military Administrator who served until the return to democratic government in May 1999.
Attahiru Bafarawa
Democratically elected Governor of Sokoto State from 1999 to 2007.
Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko
Governor of Sokoto State from 2007 to 2015, serving two terms with a brief acting-governor interruption in 2008.
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
Governor of Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023. He previously served as Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives.
Ahmad Aliyu
Incumbent Governor of Sokoto State. He was sworn into office on 29 May 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sokoto State Governor
Who is the current governor of Sokoto State?
The current governor of Sokoto State is Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, of the APC. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Sokoto State Governor?
The current Sokoto State Governor is Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State?
The Deputy Governor of Sokoto State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Sokoto State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Sokoto State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Sokoto State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Sokoto State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Sokoto State Governor?
The spouse of the current Sokoto State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Sokoto State Government House?
The Sokoto State Governor's official residence and office is the Sokoto State Government House in Sokoto.
How many governors has Sokoto State had?
Sokoto State has had 17 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 17 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Sokoto State?
The first governor of Sokoto State was Umaru Mohammed, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.