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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released the list of its governorship candidates and running mates for the 2027 general elections across several states.
This was contained in a statement, signed by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, and posted on the party’s X handle on Friday evening.
The unveiling marks a significant step in the party’s preparations to contest key executive seats across the federation.
The list features notable political figures, former lawmakers, and leaders across the country.
Key pairings released by the party include the 2023 Labour Party (LP) candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour alongside his running mate Gbadamosi Olalere for Lagos State, Great Ogboru running with Afiari Gloria in Delta State, and former Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami paired with Zagi Mohammed in Kebbi State.
Other nominations include Herman Hembe (Benue State), Ahmad Kaita (Katsina State), Halliru Jika (Bauchi State), and Manir Daniya (Sokoto State).
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| S/N | State | Governor Candidate | Deputy Governor Candidate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abia | Kalu Kalu Agu | Alozie Ogadinma Darlington |
| 2 | Adamawa | Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu | Aguwa Kevin Iliya |
| 3 | Akwa Ibom | Akpanudoedehe John James | Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy |
| 4 | Bauchi | Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika | Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir |
| 5 | Benue | Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe | Abba John Abba |
| 6 | Borno | Babagana Buhari | Mamman Dauda |
| 7 | Cross River | Nkoyo Toyo | Okwoche Andrew Adagbor |
| 8 | Delta | Chief Great Ogboru | Afiari Gloria |
| 9 | Ebonyi | Ukpai Mba Udeh | Onwe Daniel Ede |
| 10 | Enugu | Ocho Obodoeze Chukwuma | Eze Arinze Christopher |
| 11 | Gombe | Bala Bello | Bala Sani Isa |
| 12 | Jigawa | Sabo Mohammed Nakudu | Musa Ya’u Balarabe |
| 13 | Kaduna | Isa Mohammed Ashiru | Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku |
| 14 | Kano | Ibrahim Ali Amin | Shehu Abdulkadir Bari |
| 15 | Katsina | Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita | Aminu Yar’Adua Ahmed |
| 16 | Kebbi | Abubakar Malami | Zagi Musa Mohammed |
| 17 | Kwara | Zakari Mohammed | Olawuyi Julius Olayide |
| 18 | Lagos State | Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour | Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere |
| 19 | Nasarawa | Nuhu Angbazo | Ahmed Yusuf |
| 20 | Niger | Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi | Musa Mamman |
| 21 | Ogun | Biodun Collins Ogundipe | Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi |
| 22 | Oyo | Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke | Wahab Adeniyi |
| 23 | Plateau | Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura | Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus |
| 24 | Rivers | Gabriel Pidomson | Okumgba David Amapakaye |
| 25 | Sokoto | Manir Mohammad Daniya | Isah Bello Ambarura |
| 26 | Taraba | Abubakar Umar Tutare | Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan |
| 27 | Yobe | Kassim G. Gaidam | Kori Lawan Mohammed |
| 28 | Zamfara | Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf | Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal |
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