The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections in 28 states.

The party announced the candidates in a statement on Friday, saying they represent its commitment to providing Nigerians with “credible leadership and a real alternative.”

The announcement was signed by ADC National Spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, and also shared on the party’s official X handle.

Notable candidates.

Among those fielded are:

– Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour – Lagos State, with Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere as running mate

– Isa Mohammed Ashiru – Kaduna State, with Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku

– Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation – Kebbi State, with Zagi Musa Mohammed

– Chief Great Ogboru – Delta State, with Afiari Gloria

– Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita – Katsina State, with Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed

– Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika – Bauchi State

– Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe – Benue State

– Zakari Mohammed – Kwara State

– Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura (Rtd) – Plateau State

Full list of ADC governorship and deputy governorship candidates for 28 states

1. Abia: Governor – Kalu Kalu Agu; Deputy Governor – Alozie Ogidimma Darlington

2. Adamawa: Governor – Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu; Deputy Governor – Aguwa Kevin Iliya

3. Akwa Ibom: Governor – Akpanudoedehe John James; Deputy Governor – Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy

4. Bauchi: Governor – Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika; Deputy Governor – Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir

5. Benue: Governor – Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe; Deputy Governor – Abba John Abba

6. Borno: Governor – Babagana Buhari; Deputy Governor – Mamman Dauda

7. Cross River: Governor – Nkoyo Toyo; Deputy Governor – Okwoche Andrew Adagbor

8. Delta: Governor – Chief Great Ogboru; Deputy Governor – Afiari Gloria

9. Ebonyi: Governor – Ukpai Mba Udeh; Deputy Governor – Onwe Daniel Ede

10. Enugu: Governor – Ocho Obodoze Chukwuma; Deputy Governor – Eze Arinze Christopher

11. Gombe: Governor – Bala Bello; Deputy Governor – Bala Sani Isa

12. Jigawa: Governor – Sabo Mohammed Nakudu; Deputy Governor – Musa Ya’u Balarabe

13. Kaduna: Governor – Isa Mohammed Ashiru; Deputy Governor – Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku

14. Kano: Governor – Ibrahim Ali Amin; Deputy Governor – Shehu Abdulkadir Bari

15. Katsina: Governor – Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita; Deputy Governor – Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed

16. Kebbi: Governor – Abubakar Malami; Deputy Governor – Zagi Musa Mohammed

17. Kwara: Governor – Zakari Mohammed; Deputy Governor – Olawuyi Julius Olayide

18. Lagos: Governor – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; Deputy Governor – Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere

19. Nasarawa: Governor – Nuhu Angbazo; Deputy Governor – Ahmed Yusuf

20. Niger: Governor – Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi; Deputy Governor – Musa Mamman

21. Ogun: Governor – Biodun Collins Ogundipe; Deputy Governor – Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi

22. Oyo: Governor – Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke; Deputy Governor – Wahab Adeniyi

23. Plateau: Governor – Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura; Deputy Governor – Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus

24. Rivers: Governor – Gabriel Pidomson; Deputy Governor – Okumgba David Amapakaye

25. Sokoto: Governor – Manir Mohammad Daniya; Deputy Governor – Isah Bello Ambarura

26. Taraba: Governor – Abubakar Umar Tutare; Deputy Governor – Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan

27. Yobe: Governor – Kassim G. Gaidam; Deputy Governor – Kori Lawan Mohammed

28. Zamfara: Governor – Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf; Deputy Governor – Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal

The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed February 6, 2027 for governorship elections. Campaigns are scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026.

The party said the lineup reflects its resolve to challenge the status quo and offer Nigerians credible options in 2027.

Source: Channels news