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African Action Congress (AAC) Governorship Candidates - 2023

11 March 2023

African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidates in 2023 Gubernatorial Elections. Results, vote totals, candidate profiles, and party context for Nigeria's governorship election.

15
Candidates
424
Total race field
Contested
Governorship

AAC 2023 governorship field

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Adamu Aliyu Danmacca

Lost

Gombe

Adamu Aliyu Danmacca, an AAC candidate from Gombe, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Aliyu Mariyatu Sulaiman as his running mate.

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Ahmed Babajo Ibrahim

Lost

Sokoto

Ahmed Babajo Ibrahim, an AAC candidate from Sokoto, competed in the <strong>2023 governorship election</strong> in Sokoto State and lost, running with Sani Murtala as his partner.

1 news story

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Aliyu Ahmed

Lost

Kwara

Aliyu Ahmed, a <strong>FSLC WAEC</strong>-qualified candidate from the African Action Congress, ran for governorship in <strong>Kwara</strong> in <strong>2023</strong> but lost the election.

21 news stories

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Dada Obele Joseph Ngechu

Lost

Rivers

Dada Obele Joseph Ngechu, an AAC candidate from Rivers State with an FSLC WAEC DEGREE, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election.

1 news story

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Dimka George Duwa

Lost

Plateau

Dimka George Duwa, an AAC candidate from Plateau State, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost the race.

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Harrison Adeyemi

Lost

Ogun

Harrison Adeyemi is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC and SSCE.

3 news stories

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Idris Buhari Adamu

Lost

Bauchi

Idris Buhari Adamu, an AAC candidate from Bauchi, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost.

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Joel David Charima

Lost

Taraba

Joel David Charima, an AAC-affiliated candidate from Taraba, ran for governor in 2023 but lost the election, backed by Usman Shuaibu Abbo as his running mate.

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Obe Ewaoche Benjamin

Lost

Benue

Obe Ewaoche Benjamin, an AAC candidate from Benue state, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Arase Vera Laadi as his running mate.

4 news stories

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Ogbodo Raymond Kenechukwu

Lost

Enugu

Ogbodo Raymond Kenechukwu, an AAC candidate from Enugu, competed in the 2023 Enugu State governorship election but lost the race with Itodo Shedrack Ejiofor as his running mate.

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Ohuche Bond Oluchukwu

Lost

Abia

Ohuche Bond Oluchukwu, an AAC candidate from Abia, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Ekeke Princewill Chidiebere as his running mate.

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Okedara Mojeed

Lost

Oyo

Okedara Mojeed, an AAC-affiliated male candidate from Oyo State, ran for the 2023 Oyo State governorship election but lost, with Oladimeji Idowu Ayomide as his running mate.

5 news stories

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Olayiwola Akeem Olaide

Lost

Lagos

Olayiwola Akeem Olaide, an AAC-affiliated Lagosian, ran for governorship in Lagos in 2023 but lost the election, backed by Eze Benneth Segun and holding an FSLC WAEC degree.

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Otu Iboro Robert

Lost

Akwa Ibom

Otu Iboro Robert, an AAC candidate from AkwaIbom State with an FSLC GCE Master’s qualification, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Hutchings Uduak Caroline as his running mate.

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Sani Mahmud

Lost

Kano

Sani Mahmud, an AAC-affiliated candidate from Kano, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Mustapha Idi Gaya as his running mate.

17 news stories

Frequently asked questions

Who are the AAC governorship candidates for 2023?
African Action Congress (AAC) has 15 governorship candidates listed for 2023 Gubernatorial Elections: Adamu Aliyu Danmacca, Ahmed Babajo Ibrahim, Aliyu Ahmed, Dada Obele Joseph Ngechu, Dimka George Duwa and 10 more.