Who are the NDC governorship candidates for 2027?

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has 22 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, Akuns Jonathan Sunday, Aliyu Shamsudeen Ahmad, Ardo Babayo Kumo, Dahiru Ahmed Aishatu and 17 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.

Has NDC nominated governorship candidates for 2027?

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has 22 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

420

Total race field

Nominated

Governorship

22Nominated

NDC 2027 governorship field

Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia

Kwara

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Akuns Jonathan Sunday

Plateau

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Aliyu Shamsudeen Ahmad

Sokoto

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Ardo Babayo Kumo

Gombe

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

1 news story

Dahiru Ahmed Aishatu

Adamawa

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

1 news story

Dumo Lulu Briggs

Rivers

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

2 news stories

Dutse Aminu Sani

Jigawa

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Enyong Michael Okon

Akwa Ibom

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Funso Doherty

Lagos

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

2 news stories

Ibrahim Mallam Shuaibu

Yobe

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim

Bauchi

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

2 news stories

Ibrahim Sanusi Kashim

Borno

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Igwe Nwagu Paulinus

Ebonyi

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Ilu Barde Aliyu

Katsina

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Iyovwaye Chris

Delta

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Marafa Kabiru Garba

Zamfara

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Muhammad Yahaya Adam

Niger

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

1 news story

Ogah Iroetugo Ndubuisi

Abia

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Ohaa Chinyeaka Christian

Enugu

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Shija Terhemba

Benue

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Yahaya Mohammed Sani

Taraba

Nominee - as of 24 October 2026 - source: inecnigeria.org

1 news story

Yusuf Akim Adebola

Oyo

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

2 news stories

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the NDC governorship candidates for 2027?: Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has 22 governorship names tracked for 2027 Governorship Elections: Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, Akuns Jonathan Sunday, Aliyu Shamsudeen Ahmad, Ardo Babayo Kumo, Dahiru Ahmed Aishatu and 17 more. This page separates nominees, declared aspirants, interested names, and reported contenders.
Has NDC nominated governorship candidates for 2027?: Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has 22 governorship nominees listed for 2027 Governorship Elections.