ADC Unleashes Army of 28 Governorship Candidates for High-Stakes 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially announced its lineup of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the forthcoming 2027 general elections, covering 28 states across Nigeria. This significant unveiling, made public in a statement on Friday, underscores the party's strategic efforts to position itself as a provider of credible leadership and a robust alternative for Nigerians ahead of the crucial elections.

Among the prominent figures slated to contest under the ADC banner are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who will vie for the governorship of Lagos State, and Isa Mohammed Ashiru, set to contest in Kaduna State. Chief Great Ogboru has been named as the candidate for Delta State, while Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita will represent the party in Katsina State. Notably, Abubakar Malami, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is the party's gubernatorial candidate for Kebbi State.

Beyond these notable names, the ADC has also fielded candidates in numerous other states, including Adamawa, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, Ogun, Plateau, and Zamfara. The party emphasized that these candidates are entrusted with carrying forward its commitment to offering the Nigerian populace a truly credible leadership and a "real alternative" as the 2027 elections draw closer. Each governorship candidate announced is meticulously paired with a corresponding deputy governorship candidate, ensuring a complete and unified ticket for each state.

The comprehensive list of ADC governorship and deputy governorship candidates for 2027 is as follows:

• Abia: Kalu Kalu Agu — Governor; Alozie Ogadinma Darlington — Deputy Governor.
• Adamawa: Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu — Governor; Aguwa Kevin Iliya — Deputy Governor.
• Akwa Ibom: Akpanudoedehe John James — Governor; Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy — Deputy Governor.
• Bauchi: Senator Halliru Dauda Jika — Governor; Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir — Deputy Governor.
• Benue: Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe — Governor; Abba John Abba — Deputy Governor.
• Borno: Babagana Buhari — Governor; Mamman Dauda — Deputy Governor.
• Cross River: Nkoyo Toyo — Governor; Okwoche Andrew Adagbor — Deputy Governor.
• Delta: Chief Great Ogboru — Governor; Afiari Gloria — Deputy Governor.
• Ebonyi: Ukpai Mba Udeh — Governor; Onwe Daniel Ede — Deputy Governor.
• Enugu: Ocho Obodoeze Chukwuma — Governor; Eze Arinze Christopher — Deputy Governor.
• Gombe: Bala Bello — Governor; Bala Sani Isa — Deputy Governor.
• Jigawa: Sabo Mohammed Nakudu — Governor; Musa Ya’u Balarabe — Deputy Governor.
• Kaduna: Isa Mohammed Ashiru — Governor; Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku — Deputy Governor.
• Kano: Ibrahim Ali Amin — Governor; Shehu Abdulkadir Bari — Deputy Governor.
• Katsina: Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita — Governor; Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed — Deputy Governor.
• Kebbi: Abubakar Malami — Governor; Zagi Musa Mohammed — Deputy Governor.
• Kwara: Zakari Mohammed — Governor; Olawuyi Julius Olayide — Deputy Governor.
• Lagos: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour — Governor; Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere — Deputy Governor.
• Nasarawa: Nuhu Angbazo — Governor; Ahmed Yusuf — Deputy Governor.
• Niger: Dr Mohammed Kpautagi — Governor; Musa Mamman — Deputy Governor.
• Ogun: Biodun Collins Ogundipe — Governor; Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi — Deputy Governor.
• Oyo: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke — Governor; Wahab Adeniyi — Deputy Governor.
• Plateau: Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura — Governor; Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus — Deputy Governor.
• Rivers: Gabriel Pidomson — Governor; Okumgba David Amapakaye — Deputy Governor.
• Sokoto: Manir Mohammad Daniya — Governor; Isah Bello Ambarura — Deputy Governor.
• Taraba: Abubakar Umar Tutare — Governor; Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan — Deputy Governor.
• Yobe: Kassim G. Gaidam — Governor; Kori Lawan Mohammed — Deputy Governor.
• Zamfara: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf — Governor; Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal — Deputy Governor.