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Full List as ADC Unveils Governorship Candidates in 28 States Ahead of 2027 Election

Published 4 Sep 2026 at 4:54 PM

by Ezra Ukanwa

3 min read

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 states ahead of the 2027 general elections, presenting the candidates as part of its plan to offer Nigerians an alternative political platform.

The list was shared by ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, who said the candidates would carry the party’s banner and its commitment to credible leadership. The development comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 elections.

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Here are the ADC candidates across the 28 states:

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Governor: Bala Bello
Deputy Governor: Bala Sani Isa

12. Jigawa State

Governor: Sabo Mohammed Nakudu
Deputy Governor: Musa Ya'u Balarabe

13. Kaduna State

Governor: Isa Mohammed Ashiru
Deputy Governor: Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku

14. Kano State

Governor: Ibrahim Ali Amin
Deputy Governor: Shehu Abdulkadir Bari

15. Katsina State

Governor: Sen. Ahmad Baba Kaita
Deputy Governor: Aminu Yar'Adua Ahmed

16. Kebbi State

Governor: Abubakar Malami
Deputy Governor: Zagi Musa Mohammed

17. Kwara State

Governor: Zakari Mohammed
Deputy Governor: Olawuyi Julius Olayide

18. Lagos State

Governor: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour
Deputy Governor: Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere

19. Nasarawa State

Governor: Nuhu Angbazo
Deputy Governor: Ahmed Yusuf

20. Niger State

Governor: Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi
Deputy Governor: Musa Mamman

21. Ogun State

Governor: Biodun Collins Ogundipe
Deputy Governor: Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi

22. Oyo State

Governor: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke
Deputy Governor: Wahab Adeniyi

What the announcement means

The unveiling gives the ADC a governorship ticket in 28 states, underscoring the party's attempt to build a broad national presence ahead of the 2027 polls.

The party has positioned itself as an alternative platform amid the ongoing political realignment ahead of the elections.

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Source: Legit.ng

Authors:

Ezra Ukanwa (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

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