2027 Elections: ADC Unveils Governorship, Deputy Candidates in 28 States — Full List

ADC Sets Stage for 2027 Elections

ValidViewNetwork gathered that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections across 28 states.

In a statement issued on Friday, September 4, 2026, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s spokesperson, said the list contains the party’s governorship flagbearers across the states.

Abdullahi said that the list comprises “the men and women who will carry the ADC banner and our commitment to offer Nigerians credible leadership and a real alternative” .

Notable Candidates

The list includes several prominent political figures:

· Lagos State: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (Governor) with Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere as Deputy

· Delta State: Chief Great Ogboru (Governor) with Afiari Gloria as Deputy

· Katsina State: Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita (Governor) with Aminu Yar’Adua Ahmed as Deputy

· Kebbi State: Abubakar Malami (Governor) with Zagi Musa Mohammed as Deputy

FULL LIST :

Abia: Kalu Kalu Agu (Governor), Alozie Ogadinma Darlington (Deputy)

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Adamawa: Modibbo Hamman tukur Ribadu (Governor), Aguwa Kevin Iliya (Deputy)

Akwa Ibom: Akpanudoedehe John James (Governor), Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy (Deputy)

Bauchi: Halliru Dauda Jika (Governor), Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir (Deputy)

Benue: Herman Iorwase Hembe (Governor), Abba John Abba (Deputy)

Borno: Babagana Buhari (Governor), Mamman Dauda (Deputy)

Cross River: Nkoyo Toyo (Governor), Okwocho Andrew Adagbor (Deputy)

Delta: Great Ogboru (Governor), Afiari Gloria (Deputy)

Ebonyi: Ukpai Mba Udeh (Governor), Onwe Daniel Ede (Deputy)

Enugu: Ocho Obodo Eze Chukwuma (Governor), Eze Arinze Christopher (Deputy)

Gombe: Bala Bello (Governor), Bala Sani Isa (Deputy)

Jigawa: Sabo Mohammed Nakudu (Governor), Musa Ya’u Balarabe (Deputy)

Kaduna: Isa Mohammed Ashiru (Governor), Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku (Deputy)

Kano: Ibrahim Ali Amin (Governor), Shehu Abdulkadir Bari (Deputy)

Katsina: Ahmad Babba Kaita (Governor), Aminu Yar’Adua Ahmed (Deputy)

Kebbi: Abubakar Malami (Governor), Zagi Musa Mohammed (Deputy)

Kwara: Zakari Mohammed (Governor), Olawuyi Julius Olayide (Deputy)

Lagos: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (Governor), Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere (Deputy)

Nasarawa: Nuhu Angbazo (Governor), Ahmed Yusuf (Deputy)

Niger: Mohammed Kpautagi (Governor), Musa Mamman (Deputy)

Ogun: Biodun Collins Ogundipe (Governor), Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi (Deputy)

Oyo: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke (Governor), Wahab Adeniyi (Deputy)

Plateau: John Sunday Sura (Governor), Pwa Jok-Kele Chundung Bitrus (Deputy)

Rivers: Gabriel Pidomson (Governor), Okungba David Amapakaye (Deputy)

Sokoto: Manir Mohammad Daniya (Governor), Isah Bello Ambarura (Deputy)

Taraba: Abubakar Umar Tutare (Governor), Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan (Deputy)

Yobe: Kassim G. Gaidam (Governor), Kori Lawan Mohammed (Deputy)

Zamfara: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf (Governor), Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal (Deputy)

A Lesson for Nigerian Youths

The ADC’s list of candidates across 28 states is a reminder that elections are not just about the presidency.

The real power to shape the lives of Nigerians lies in the states, in the governors who control budgets, the deputies who support them, and the local governments that deliver services.

The same politicians who focus only on the presidency will never allow their own children to ignore state-level politics. Their children are taught to build from the ground up.

For young Nigerians, the lesson is clear: pay attention to state elections. The governor of your state has more impact on your daily life than the president.

The same leaders who ignore local government will never allow their own children to be excluded from the political process.

Engage at the local level. Demand accountability from your governor. And never forget that change begins at home.