Who are the ADC governorship candidates for 2027?

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has 19 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abubakar Malami, Akpanudoedehe John James, Babagana Buhari, Bala Bello, Dan Iya Manir Muhammad and 14 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has ADC nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has 19 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.

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Tracked names

206

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

19Nominated

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

Bala Bello

Gombe

Nominee - as of 13 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Dan Iya Manir Muhammad

Sokoto

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

1 news story

Gabriel Pidomson

Rivers

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

2 news stories

Hembe Herman Iorwase C.

Benue

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

1 news story

Ibrahim Ali Amin

Kano

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

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

Lawal Jimi Adebisi

Ogun

Nominee - as of 13 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu

Adamawa

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

2 news stories

Mohammed Ashiru Isa

Kaduna

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

1 news story

Mohammed Kpautagi

Niger

Nominee - as of 13 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

2 news stories

Nuhu Angbazo

Nasarawa

Nominee - as of 13 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

2 news stories

Ogboru Great Ovedje

Delta

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

1 news story

Rhodes-Vivour Gbadebo Patrick

Lagos

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

2 news stories

Taofeek Adegoke

Oyo

Nominee - as of 16 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

2 news stories

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 19 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abubakar Malami, Akpanudoedehe John James, Babagana Buhari, Bala Bello, Dan Iya Manir Muhammad and 14 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has ADC nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: African Democratic Congress (ADC) has 19 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.