Who are the NDC governorship candidates for 2027?

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has 10 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Ardo Babayo Kumo, Dumo Lulu Briggs, Funso Doherty, Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim and 5 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has NDC nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has 8 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Governorship Candidates and Aspirants - 2027

6 February 2027

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 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

149

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

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NDC 2027 governorship field

Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo

Kano

Nominee - as of 29 May 2026 - source: punchng.com

1 news story

Ardo Babayo Kumo

Gombe

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

1 news story

Dumo Lulu Briggs

Rivers

Nominee - as of 8 July 2026 - source: channelstv.com

1 news story

Funso Doherty

Lagos

Nominee - as of 19 June 2026 - source: guardian.ng

1 news story

Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim

Bauchi

Nominee - as of 31 May 2026 - source: vanguardngr.com

1 news story

James Ene Nwannaji

Enugu

Nominee - as of 29 May 2026 - source: vanguardngr.com

1 news story

Muhammad Yahaya Adam

Niger

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

1 news story

Yusuf Akim Adebola

Oyo

Nominee - as of 29 May 2026 - source: tribuneonlineng.com

1 news story

Danjuma Laah

Kaduna

Aspirant - as of 11 July 2026 - source: guardian.ng

1 news story

Naheem Balogun

Lagos

Reportedly considering - as of 17 June 2026 - source: guardian.ng

1 news story

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the NDC governorship candidates for 2027?: Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has 10 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Ardo Babayo Kumo, Dumo Lulu Briggs, Funso Doherty, Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim and 5 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has NDC nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has 8 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.