2007 Kaduna State gubernatorial election

The 2007 Kaduna State gubernatorial election occurred on April 14, 2007. Namadi Sambo of the PDP defeated other candidates by polling 1,326,632 popular votes, ANPP's Sani Muhammed Sha'aban was closest contender with 478,725 votes and AC's Muhammad Suleman Zantu scoring 109,415 votes.

Namadi Sambo emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa.

Of the 17 candidates who contested in the election, all were male, without any female aspirants. Only but one deputy governorship candidate, Jummai Tanko, was female contesting under NCP alongside Isa Adamu Abdullahi, vying for governorship.

Electoral system
The Governor of Kaduna State is elected using the plurality voting system.

PDP primary
A run-off election was organized for the PDP governorship primary election, held on December 12, 2006, when no aspirant could emerge victorious at the first ballot in which Arc. Namadi Sambo came topmost with 2,379 votes, followed by Sen. Isaiah Balat with 1,493 votes.

Candidates

 * Party nominee: Namadi Sambo: 2,379 votes
 * Running mate: Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa:(Incumbent deputy governor): 252 votes
 * Isaiah Balat: 1,493 votes
 * Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi: 1,226 votes
 * Lawal Yakawada: 309 votes
 * Falalu Bello: 220 votes
 * Shuaib Idris Mikati: 126 votes
 * Garba Madaki Ali: 81 votes

Results
A total of 17 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. The PDP candidate won, defeating ANPP's Hon. Sani Mohammed Sha'aban, and 15 other minor party candidates.

The total number of registered voters in the state was 3,374,245.