By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections in 28 states.<\/p>\n
The party announced the candidates in a statement on Friday, saying the move underscored its commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and a viable political alternative ahead of the elections.<\/p>\n
Among the notable candidates are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos State, Isa Mohammed Ashiru in Kaduna, Great Ogboru in Delta, Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in Katsina and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Kebbi.<\/p>\n
The ADC is also fielding candidates in Adamawa, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, Ogun, Plateau, Zamfara and other states.<\/p>\n
The party said the candidates would fly its flag in the 2027 elections, describing them as representatives of its commitment to offering Nigerians credible leadership and a \u201creal alternative\u201d.<\/p>\n
Full list of ADC governorship and deputy governorship candidates
\nAbia: Kalu Kalu Agu \u2014 Governor; Alozie Ogadinma Darlington \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nAdamawa: Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu \u2014 Governor; Aguwa Kevin Iliya \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nAkwa Ibom: Akpanudoedehe John James \u2014 Governor; Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nBauchi: Senator Halliru Dauda Jika \u2014 Governor; Sama\u2019ila Mohammed Kabir \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nBenue: Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe \u2014 Governor; Abba John Abba \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nBorno: Babagana Buhari \u2014 Governor; Mamman Dauda \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nCross River: Nkoyo Toyo \u2014 Governor; Okwoche Andrew Adagbor \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nDelta: Chief Great Ogboru \u2014 Governor; Afiari Gloria \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nEbonyi: Ukpai Mba Udeh \u2014 Governor; Onwe Daniel Ede \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nEnugu: Ocho Obodoeze Chukwuma \u2014 Governor; Eze Arinze Christopher \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nGombe: Bala Bello \u2014 Governor; Bala Sani Isa \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nJigawa: Sabo Mohammed Nakudu \u2014 Governor; Musa Ya\u2019u Balarabe \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nKaduna: Isa Mohammed Ashiru \u2014 Governor; Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nKano: Ibrahim Ali Amin \u2014 Governor; Shehu Abdulkadir Bari \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nKatsina: Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita \u2014 Governor; Aminu Yar\u2019adua Ahmed \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nKebbi: Abubakar Malami \u2014 Governor; Zagi Musa Mohammed \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nKwara: Zakari Mohammed \u2014 Governor; Olawuyi Julius Olayide \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nLagos: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour \u2014 Governor; Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nNasarawa: Nuhu Angbazo \u2014 Governor; Ahmed Yusuf \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nNiger: Dr Mohammed Kpautagi \u2014 Governor; Musa Mamman \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nOgun: Biodun Collins Ogundipe \u2014 Governor; Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nOyo: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke \u2014 Governor; Wahab Adeniyi \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nPlateau: Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura \u2014 Governor; Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nRivers: Gabriel Pidomson \u2014 Governor; Okumgba David Amapakaye \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nSokoto: Manir Mohammad Daniya \u2014 Governor; Isah Bello Ambarura \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nTaraba: Abubakar Umar Tutare \u2014 Governor; Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nYobe: Kassim G. Gaidam \u2014 Governor; Kori Lawan Mohammed \u2014 Deputy Governor
\nZamfara: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf \u2014 Governor; Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal \u2014 Deputy Governor
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\nThe unveiling comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with the ADC positioning itself as a major alternative to the established political parties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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