ADC Reveals Names Of Governorship Candidates For 28 States Ahead Of 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 elections in 28 states, as political parties intensify preparations for the polls.

Among the notable candidates are former presidential aide Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, former Kaduna governorship candidate Isa Ashiru, former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, former Delta governorship candidate Great Ogboru and Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in Katsina.

The list, released on Friday by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, also includes Senator Halliru Dauda Jika in Bauchi, former House of Representatives member Herman Iorwase Hembe in Benue, Zakari Mohammed in Kwara and retired Brigadier General John Sunday Sura in Plateau.

Other states where the ADC has fielded candidates are Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara.

In Lagos, Rhodes-Vivour will contest alongside Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere, while Ashiru’s running mate in Kaduna is Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku. Ogboru will run with Afiari Gloria in Delta, while Kaita is paired with Aminu Yar’Adua Ahmed in Katsina. Malami will contest in Kebbi with Zagi Musa Mohammed as his running mate.

The ADC said the candidates would carry the party’s commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and a “real alternative” ahead of the 2027 elections.

The governorship elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027, while campaigns are expected to begin on September 9, 2026.