The 2019 Sokoto State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on March 9, 2019. Incumbent Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal won re-election for a second term, defeating Ahmad Aliyu of the APC and several minor party candidates.[1][2][3]
Aminu Tambuwal was returned as the PDP candidate with Manir Dan Iya as his running mate.[4] Ahmad Aliyu was the APC candidate with Faruk Malami Yabo as his running mate.[5] 51 candidates contested in the election.[6]