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JUST IN: ADC Unveils Governorship, Deputy Candidates In 28 States
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 elections in 28 states, featuring several prominent politicians and former public office holders. Among the notable names on the list are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, former Kaduna State governorship candidate Isa Mohammed……
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 elections in 28 states, featuring several prominent politicians and former public office holders.
Among the notable names on the list are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, former Kaduna State governorship candidate Isa Mohammed Ashiru, former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, former Delta State governorship candidate Great Ogboru and Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in Katsina.
The list was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
The party said the candidates would fly its flag in the affected states and represent its commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and a “real alternative” ahead of the 2027 elections.
Rhodes-Vivour, who contested the 2023 Lagos governorship election, will run alongside Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere, while Ashiru will contest in Kaduna with Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku as his running mate.
In Delta, Ogboru is paired with Afiari Gloria, while Kaita will contest the Katsina governorship with Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed. Malami will fly the ADC flag in Kebbi alongside Zagi Musa Mohammed.
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Other prominent candidates include Senator Halliru Dauda Jika in Bauchi, former House of Representatives member Herman Iorwase Hembe in Benue, former House of Representatives member Zakari Mohammed in Kwara and retired Brigadier General John Sunday Sura in Plateau.
The 28 states and the ADC candidates are:
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: Senator Halliru Dauda Jika; Deputy Governor: Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir.
5. Benue — Governor: 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: 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: Senator 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: 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: Brigadier General 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 ADC’s unveiling comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections. The 2027 governorship elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027, according to election tracking data.
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