The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections in 28 states across Nigeria.
The party announced the candidates in a statement on Friday, describing the move as part of its efforts to present credible leadership and offer Nigerians a viable political alternative ahead of the 2027 elections.
Among the prominent names on the list are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the party’s candidate for Lagos State; Isa Mohammed Ashiru for Kaduna; Chief Great Ogboru for Delta; Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita for Katsina; and former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for Kebbi State.
The ADC also unveiled candidates for Adamawa, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, Ogun, Plateau, Zamfara and other states.
According to the party, the candidates will contest under the ADC platform with a commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and what it described as a “real alternative” in the 2027 elections.
The list comprises 28 governorship candidates, each paired with a deputy governorship candidate.
Full List of ADC Governorship Candidates for 2027
| State | Governorship Candidate | Deputy Governorship Candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Abia | Kalu Kalu Agu | Alozie Ogadinma Darlington |
| Adamawa | Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu | Aguwa Kevin Iliya |
| Akwa Ibom | Akpanudoedehe John James | Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy |
| Bauchi | Senator Halliru Dauda Jika | Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir |
| Benue | Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe | Abba John Abba |
| Borno | Babagana Buhari | Mamman Dauda |
| Cross River | Nkoyo Toyo | Okwoche Andrew Adagbor |
| Delta | Chief Great Ogboru | Afiari Gloria |
| Ebonyi | Ukpai Mba Udeh | Onwe Daniel Ede |
| Enugu | Ocho Obodoeze Chukwuma | Eze Arinze Christopher |
| Gombe | Bala Bello | Bala Sani Isa |
| Jigawa | Sabo Mohammed Nakudu | Musa Ya’u Balarabe |
| Kaduna | Isa Mohammed Ashiru | Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku |
| Kano | Ibrahim Ali Amin | Shehu Abdulkadir Bari |
| Katsina | Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita | Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed |
| Kebbi | Abubakar Malami | Zagi Musa Mohammed |
| Kwara | Zakari Mohammed | Olawuyi Julius Olayide |
| Lagos | Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour | Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere |
| Nasarawa | Nuhu Angbazo | Ahmed Yusuf |
| Niger | Dr Mohammed Kpautagi | Musa Mamman |
| Ogun | Biodun Collins Ogundipe | Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi |
| Oyo | Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke | Wahab Adeniyi |
| Plateau | Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura | Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus |
| Rivers | Gabriel Pidomson | Okumgba David Amapakaye |
| Sokoto | Manir Mohammad Daniya | Isah Bello Ambarura |
| Taraba | Abubakar Umar Tutare | Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan |
| Yobe | Kassim G. Gaidam | Kori Lawan Mohammed |
| Zamfara | Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf | Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal |
Source: NAN
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