Politics:
[FULL LIST] ADC Releases List Of Gov Candidates For 2027 Elections
The list features notable political figures, former lawmakers, and leaders across the country.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released the list of its governorship candidates and running mates for the 2027 general elections across several states.
This was contained in a statement, signed by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, and posted on the party’s X handle on Friday evening.
The unveiling marks a significant step in the party’s preparations to contest key executive seats across the federation.
The list features notable political figures, former lawmakers, and leaders across the country.
Key pairings released by the party include the 2023 Labour Party (LP) candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour alongside his running mate Gbadamosi Olalere for Lagos State, Great Ogboru running with Afiari Gloria in Delta State, and former Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami paired with Zagi Mohammed in Kebbi State.
Other nominations include Herman Hembe (Benue State), Ahmad Kaita (Katsina State), Halliru Jika (Bauchi State), and Manir Daniya (Sokoto State).
SEE FULL LIST BELOW
S/N State Governor Candidate Deputy Governor Candidate
1 Abia Kalu Kalu Agu Alozie Ogadinma Darlington
2 Adamawa Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu Aguwa Kevin Iliya
3 Akwa Ibom Akpanudoedehe John James Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy
4 Bauchi Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir
5 Benue Herman Iorwase Hembe Abba John Abba
6 Borno Babagana Buhari Mamman Dauda
7 Cross River Nkoyo Toyo Okwoche Andrew Adagbor
8 Delta Great Ogboru Afiari Gloria
9 Ebonyi Ukpai Mba Udeh Onwe Daniel Ede
10 Enugu Ocho Obodoeze Chukwuma Eze Arinze Christopher
11 Gombe Bala Bello Bala Sani Isa
12 Jigawa Sabo Mohammed Nakudu Musa Ya’u Balarabe
13 Kaduna Isa Mohammed Ashiru Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku
14 Kano Ibrahim Ali Amin Shehu Abdulkadir Bari
15 Katsina Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita Aminu Yar’Adua Ahmed
16 Kebbi Abubakar Malami Zagi Musa Mohammed
17 Kwara Zakari Mohammed Olawuyi Julius Olayide
18 Lagos State Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere
19 Nasarawa Nuhu Angbazo Ahmed Yusuf
20 Niger Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi Musa Mamman
21 Ogun Biodun Collins Ogundipe Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi
22 Oyo Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke Wahab Adeniyi
23 Plateau Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus
24 Rivers Gabriel Pidomson Okumgba David Amapakaye
25 Sokoto Manir Mohammad Daniya Isah Bello Ambarura
26 Taraba Abubakar Umar Tutare Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan
27 Yobe Kassim G. Gaidam Kori Lawan Mohammed
28 Zamfara Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal
