Who are the ADC governorship candidates for 2027?

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has 21 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abubakar Malami, Akpanudoedehe John James, Babagana Buhari, Biodun Ogundipe, Dan Iya Manir Muhammad and 16 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has ADC nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has 21 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) Governorship Candidates and Aspirants - 2027

6 February 2027

African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 governorship candidates and aspirants. Sourced status list for 2027 Governorship Elections, including nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Tracked names

127

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

21Nominated

ADC 2027 governorship field

Abubakar Malami

Kebbi

Nominee - as of 24 May 2026 - source: thecable.ng

1 news story

Akpanudoedehe John James

Akwa Ibom

Nominee - as of 26 May 2026 - source: leadership.ng

1 news story

Babagana Buhari

Borno

Nominee - as of 27 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Biodun Ogundipe

Ogun

Nominee - as of 27 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Dan Iya Manir Muhammad

Sokoto

Nominee - as of 16 May 2026 - source: guardian.ng

1 news story

Emmanuel Unuafe

Delta

Nominee - as of 24 May 2026 - source: independent.ng

1 news story

Farah Dagogo

Rivers

Nominee - as of 23 May 2026 - source: thecable.ng

1 news story

Gabriel Pidomson

Rivers

Nominee - as of 24 May 2026 - source: guardian.ng

1 news story

Gbemileke Alagbe

Oyo

Nominee - as of 30 May 2026 - source: guardian.ng

1 news story

Hembe Herman Iorwase C.

Benue

Nominee - as of 27 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

John Sunday Sura

Plateau

Nominee - as of 28 May 2026 - source: thesun.ng

1 news story

Kassim Gana Geidam

Yobe

Nominee - as of 15 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Mahadi Aliyu Gusau

Zamfara

Nominee - as of 4 June 2026 - source: tribuneonlineng.com

1 news story

Mohammed Ashiru Isa

Kaduna

Nominee - as of 31 May 2026 - source: thenationonlineng.net

1 news story

Mohammed Kpautagi

Niger

Nominee - as of 27 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Nuhu Angbazo

Nasarawa

Nominee - as of 27 May 2026 - source: trustradio.com.ng

1 news story

Ogboru Great Ovedje

Delta

Nominee - as of 26 May 2026 - source: guardian.ng

1 news story

Omar Suleiman

Adamawa

Nominee - as of 31 May 2026 - source: thenationonlineng.net

1 news story

Rhodes-Vivour Gbadebo Patrick

Lagos

Nominee - as of 1 June 2026 - source: vanguardngr.com

1 news story

Taofeek Adegoke

Oyo

Nominee - as of 23 May 2026 - source: vanguardngr.com

1 news story

Zakari Mohammed

Kwara

Nominee - as of 25 May 2026 - source: vanguardngr.com

1 news story

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the ADC governorship candidates for 2027?: African Democratic Congress (ADC) has 21 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abubakar Malami, Akpanudoedehe John James, Babagana Buhari, Biodun Ogundipe, Dan Iya Manir Muhammad and 16 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has ADC nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: African Democratic Congress (ADC) has 21 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.