The 2015 Nasarawa State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 11, 2015, the APC nominee Umaru Tanko Al-Makura won re-election, defeating Labaran Maku of the APGA.

Umaru Tanko Al-Makura won the primary election after defeating 2 other candidates, Reuben Audu and James Angbazo.

Labaran Maku was granted waiver by the APGA therefore, emerged the party's flag bearer.

Maku's name was sent to INEC as a substitute for Matthew Ombugaku who earlier emerged the governorship candidate in the primary election.

[12][13][14][15][16][17] A total number of 8 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.