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(FULL LIST) 2027: ADC unveils governorship, deputy candidates in 28 states

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  • The African Democratic Congress unveiled governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 Nigerian states for the 2027 general elections.
  • The slate includes former presidential aide Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, former Kaduna candidate Isa Ashiru, former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and other former lawmakers and public officials.
  • The party said the candidates would offer Nigerians a “real alternative”; governorship elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027.

The African Democratic Congress has assembled a 28-state governorship slate for Nigeria’s 2027 elections, bringing several familiar political figures under its banner.

The party named former presidential aide Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour as its Lagos candidate, with Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere as his running mate. Former Kaduna governorship candidate Isa Ashiru will contest in Kaduna alongside Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku.

Other prominent nominees include former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, former Delta candidate Great Ogboru, Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in Katsina, Senator Halliru Dauda Jika in Bauchi and former House of Representatives member Herman Iorwase Hembe in Benue. Former lawmakers Zakari Mohammed and Zakari? No, the list names Zakari Mohammed in Kwara, while retired Brigadier General John Sunday Sura will contest in Plateau.

The ADC also fielded candidates in Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara. In Delta, Ogboru is paired with Afiari Gloria. Kaita’s running mate is Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed, while Malami will run with Zagi Musa Mohammed.

The party said the candidates represented its commitment to credible leadership and a “real alternative” in 2027. The governorship elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027, with campaigns set to begin on September 9, 2026.

real alternative

· African Democratic CongressThe party used the phrase to describe what its candidates would offer voters in the 2027 elections.
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