Familiar names emerge as ADC unveils 2027 governorship candidates in 28 states

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship candidates and running mates for the 2027 general election, formally positioning its state-level teams for contests across 28 states.

ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi announced the list on Friday, describing the candidates as men and women chosen to represent the party’s promise of credible leadership and a viable alternative for Nigerians.

The tickets are:

• Abia: Kalu Kalu Agu/Alozie Ogadinma Darlington
• Adamawa: Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu/Aguwa Kevin Iliya
• Akwa Ibom: John James Akpanudoedehe/Tommy Nsien Mkpombuk
• Bauchi: Halliru Dauda Jika/Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir
• Benue: Herman Iorwase Hembe/Abba John Abba
• Borno: Babagana Buhari/Mamman Dauda
• Cross River: Nkoyo Toyo/Okwocho Andrew Adagbor
• Delta: Great Ogboru/Afiari Gloria
• Ebonyi: Ukpai Mba Udeh/Onwe Daniel Ede
• Enugu: Ocho Obodo Eze Chukwuma/Eze Arinze Christopher
• Gombe: Bala Bello/Bala Sani Isa
• Jigawa: Sabo Mohammed Nakudu/Musa Ya’u Balarabe
• Kaduna: Isa Mohammed Ashiru/Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku
• Kano: Ibrahim Ali Amin/Shehu Abdulkadir Bari
• Katsina: Ahmad Babba Kaita/Aminu Yar’Adua Ahmed
• Kebbi: Abubakar Malami/Zagi Musa Mohammed
• Kwara: Zakari Mohammed/Olawuyi Julius Olayide
• Lagos: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour/Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi
• Nasarawa: Nuhu Angbazo/Ahmed Yusuf
• Niger: Mohammed Kpautagi/Musa Mamman
• Ogun: Biodun Collins Ogundipe/Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi
• Oyo: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke/Wahab Adeniyi
• Plateau: John Sunday Sura/Pwa Jok-Kele Chundung Bitrus
• Rivers: Gabriel Pidomson/Okungba David Amapakaye
• Sokoto: Manir Mohammad Daniya/Isah Bello Ambarura
• Taraba: Abubakar Umar Tutare/Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan
• Yobe: Kassim Gaidam/Kori Lawan Mohammed
• Zamfara: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf/Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal

SOURCE : NEWSSCROLL