African Democratic Congress (ADC) Governorship Candidates - 2023

Ogun

Otegbeye Olubiyi, an ADC-affiliated candidate from Ogun State, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost after receiving 94,752 votes.

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Yobe

Abdullahi Mohammad Tilio, an ADC-affiliated male candidate from Yobe, competed in the 2023 Yobe State governorship election but lost, running with Ahmadu Abdullahi as his vice.

Borno

Abubakar Fatima, an ADC-affiliated candidate with FSLC SSCE ND qualifications, ran as a female gubernatorial candidate in Borno state’s 2023 election alongside Muhammad Shettima but lost.

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Kebbi

Abubakar Zayanu, an ADC candidate from Kebbi State, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost, running alongside Hassan Abubakar.

Oyo

Ajadi Bamidele Ganiyu, an ADC-affiliated candidate from Oyo State, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election, with Oyewole Oyetayo Emmanuel as his running mate.

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Edo

Japheth Onosazele, a candidate from the African Democratic Congress, competed in the 2023 Edo State governorship election.

Taraba

Aminu Ibrahim, an ADC candidate from Taraba, ran in the 2023 governorship election with Emmanuel K. Isuwa as his running mate and did not win.

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Katsina

Aminu Ibrahim Trader, an ADC-affiliated male candidate from Katsina state, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost, running with Usman Musa as his running mate and holding only a First School Leaving Certificate.

Kwara

Ayo Joel, an ADC-affiliated male candidate from Kwara, ran for the 2023 Kwara governorship election but lost the election.

Niger

Dauda Yahaya Dan’baba, an ADC-affiliated candidate with an MSc qualification, ran for Niger State governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Adams Jacob as his running mate.

Lagos

Doherty Olufunso Adeshina, an ADC-affiliated Lagos politician born in 1969, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost, with Giwa-Amu Rosemary as his running mate.

Enugu

Donatus Madubuike Ozoemena, an ADC-affiliated Enugu state candidate from Enugu, ran in the 2023 governorship election but lost, with Ugwanyi Celestina Anita as his running mate.

Cross River

Effiong Effa Nyong, an ADC-affiliated CrossRiver gubernatorial candidate from 2023, ran with Kasang Christabel Mfam as running mate but lost the election.

Delta

Ekure Efeoghene Shedrack, an ADC candidate from Delta, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Happiness Okoro as his running mate.

Nasarawa

Godwin William Alaku, an ADC candidate from Nassarawa, ran for the 2023 governorship election in Nassarawa State and lost.

Zamfara

Hashim Ahmad, an ADC candidate born in 1981, ran for Zamfara’s 2023 governorship election but lost the race, with Salisu Jafaru Gusau as his running mate.

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Sokoto

Ibrahim Yushau, an ADC-affiliated candidate from Sokoto, contested the 2023 Sokoto State governorship election but lost.

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Rivers

Ibraye Tonte, an ADC candidate from Rivers State born in 1986 with an SSCE/NECO qualification, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election with Dikeh Tonto Wigo Charity as his running mate.

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Sokoto

Isiyaku Bello, an ADC candidate from Sokoto, ran in the 2023 governorship election but lost the race.

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Kano

Khalic Ibrahim Idris, an ADC candidate from Kano, contested the 2023 governorship election in Kano with Anas Aminu A as his running mate and did not win.

Jigawa

Muhammad Sani, an ADC-affiliated candidate from Jigawa State, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost, with Ibrahim Auto Habiba as his running mate.

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Gombe

Nafiu Bala, an ADC candidate from Gombe, ran for the 2023 Gombe governorship election but lost, with Danladi Erisa Sarki as his running mate.

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Ebonyi

Nwonomara Bernard Nyaba, an ADC-affiliated candidate from Ebonyi, ran for Ebonyi state governorship in 2023 but lost the election, with Okoh Solomon Ogbonnaya as his running mate.

Akwa Ibom

Nya Etok Ezekiel, an ADC candidate from AkwaIbom State, ran for governorship in 2023 but lost the election, with Udoma James Uduak as his running mate.

Abia

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Bauchi

Saleh Auwalu Dahiru, an ADC candidate from Bauchi, ran in the 2023 governorship election but lost.

Plateau

Solomon Nandy Chendan, a male candidate from Plateau state affiliated with the ADC, ran for governorship in the 2023 election and lost the race with Gyang Pam Chollom as his running mate.

Benue

Tilley Gyado Terhemen, an ADC candidate from Benue State, competed in the 2023 governorship election but lost the race with Okoh Sunday as his running mate.

Adamawa

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Kaduna

Zagi Caleb, an ADC-affiliated male candidate born in 1962, ran for Kaduna State governorship in 2023 with Jibril Kabir Lawal as his running mate and finished without winning.

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