African Democratic Congress
OpenLife News reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its full list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections, fielding candidates in 28 states.
The party announced the slate on Friday, describing it as a commitment to providing Nigerians with “credible leadership and a real alternative.”
According to a statement by ADC National Spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the list includes former presidential aide Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, former Kaduna PDP candidate Isa Ashiru, and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami in Kebbi.
Big Names On ADC 2027 Ticket
Other notable candidates include:
Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita – Katsina
Chief Great Ogboru – Delta
Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika – Bauchi
Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe – Benue
Zakari Mohammed- Kwara
Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura (Rtd) – Plateau
The ADC will also contest in Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara.
Election Timeline
The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed February 6, 2027 for governorship elections. Campaigns are scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026.
ADC Complete List Of 2027 Governorship & Deputy Candidates
Abia: Governor – Kalu Kalu Agu; Deputy – Alozie Ogidimma Darlington
Adamawa: Governor – Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu; Deputy – Aguwa Kevin Iliya
Akwa Ibom: Governor – Akpanudoedehe John James; Deputy – Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy
Bauchi: Governor – Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika; Deputy – Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir
Benue: Governor – Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe; Deputy – Abba John Abba
Borno: Governor – Babagana Buhari; Deputy – Mamman Dauda
Cross River: Governor – Nkoyo Toyo; Deputy – Okwoche Andrew Adagbor
Delta: Governor – Chief Great Ogboru; Deputy – Afiari Gloria
Ebonyi: Governor – Ukpai Mba Udeh; Deputy – Onwe Daniel Ede
Enugu: Governor – Ocho Obodoze Chukwuma; Deputy – Eze Arinze Christopher
Gombe: Governor – Bala Bello; Deputy – Bala Sani Isa</li>
Jigawa: Governor – Sabo Mohammed Nakudu; Deputy – Musa Ya’u Balarabe
Kaduna: Governor – Isa Mohammed Ashiru; Deputy – Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku
Kano: Governor – Ibrahim Ali Amin; Deputy – Shehu Abdulkadir Bari
Katsina: Governor – Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita; Deputy – Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed
Kebbi: Governor – Abubakar Malami; Deputy – Zagi Musa Mohammed
Kwara: Governor – Zakari Mohammed; Deputy – Olawuyi Julius Olayide
Lagos: Governor – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; Deputy – Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere
Nasarawa: Governor – Nuhu Angbazo; Deputy – Ahmed Yusuf
Niger: Governor – Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi; Deputy – Musa Mamman
Ogun: Governor – Biodun Collins Ogundipe; Deputy – Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi
Oyo: Governor – Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke; Deputy – Wahab Adeniyi
Plateau: Governor – Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura; Deputy – Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus
Rivers: Governor – Gabriel Pidomson; Deputy – Okumgba David Amapakaye
Sokoto: Governor – Manir Mohammad Daniya; Deputy – Isah Bello Ambarura
Taraba: Governor – Abubakar Umar Tutare; Deputy – Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan
Yobe:Governor – Kassim G. Gaidam; Deputy – Kori Lawan Mohammed
Zamfara: Governor – Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf; Deputy – Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal
The ADC said the lineup reflects its determination to offer Nigerians a credible alternative ahead of 2027.
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