African Democratic Congress, ADC, has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections in 28 states.
The candidates were unveiled in a statement posted on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on his X handled (formerly Twitter).
According to the party, the candidates would carry its banner and commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and a “real alternative” ahead of the 2027 governorship elections scheduled for February 6, 2027, with campaigns slated to commence on September 9, 2026.
Below is the full List of the party’s Governorship and Deputy Governorship Candidates as posted by Abdullahi.
Abia: Governor – Kalu Kalu Agu; Deputy Governor – Alozie Ogidimma Darlington.
Adamawa: Governor – Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu; Deputy Governor – Aguwa Kevin Iliya.
Akwa Ibom: Governor – Akpanudoedehe John James; Deputy Governor – Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy.
Bauchi: Governor – Senator Halliru Dauda Jika; Deputy Governor – Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir.
Benue: Governor – Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe; Deputy Governor – Abba John Abba.
Borno: Governor – Babagana Buhari; Deputy Governor – Mamman Dauda.
Cross River: Governor – Nkoyo Toyo; Deputy Governor – Okwoche Andrew Adagbor.
Delta: Governor – Chief Great Ogboru; Deputy Governor – Afiari Gloria.
Ebonyi: Governor – Ukpai Mba Udeh; Deputy Governor – Onwe Daniel Ede.
Enugu: Governor – Ocho Obodoze Chukwuma; Deputy Governor – Eze Arinze Christopher.
Gombe: Governor – Bala Bello; Deputy Governor – Bala Sani Isa.
Jigawa: Governor – Sabo Mohammed Nakudu; Deputy Governor – Musa Ya’u Balarabe.
Kaduna: Governor – Isa Mohammed Ashiru; Deputy Governor – Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku.
Kano: Governor – Ibrahim Ali Amin; Deputy Governor – Shehu Abdulkadir Bari.
Katsina: Governor – Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita; Deputy Governor – Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed.
Kebbi: Governor – Abubakar Malami; Deputy Governor – Zagi Musa Mohammed.
Kwara: Governor – Zakari Mohammed; Deputy Governor – Olawuyi Julius Olayide.
Lagos: Governor – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; Deputy Governor – Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere.
Nasarawa: Governor – Nuhu Angbazo; Deputy Governor – Ahmed Yusuf.
Niger: Governor – Dr Mohammed Kpautagi; Deputy Governor – Musa Mamman.
Ogun: Governor – Biodun Collins Ogundipe; Deputy Governor – Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi.
Oyo: Governor – Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke; Deputy Governor – Wahab Adeniyi.
Plateau: Governor – Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura; Deputy Governor – Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus.
Rivers: Governor – Gabriel Pidomson; Deputy Governor – Okumgba David Amapakaye.
Sokoto: Governor – Manir Mohammad Daniya; Deputy Governor – Isah Bello Ambarura.
Taraba: Governor – Abubakar Umar Tutare; Deputy Governor – Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan.
Yobe: Governor – Kassim G. Gaidam; Deputy Governor – Kori Lawan Mohammed.
Zamfara: Governor – Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf; Deputy Governor – Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal.
-Adetokunbo FAKEYE
