Malami, Rhodes-Vivour, Ogboru Lead ADC 2027 Governorship Lineup (Full List)

ADC Unveils 28 Governorship Candidates and Running Mates for 2027 Elections

In a formal statement released on Friday, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates across 28 states ahead of the 2027 general elections, Ejes Gist News has learned.

The opposition political party stated that the selections reflect its commitment to presenting credible leadership and offering a viable political alternative for the Nigerian electorate.

The lineup features several high-profile political figures, including former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami in Kebbi State, political figure Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos State, Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in Katsina State, Chief Great Ogboru in Delta State, and Isa Mohammed Ashiru in Kaduna State.

Strategic Nominations Across 28 States

The party stated that its slate of candidates is tasked with carrying its banner and vision to offer Nigerians credible governance during the upcoming polls.

Beyond high-profile nominations in Kebbi, Lagos, and Katsina, the party has positioned candidate pairs in key states across all geopolitical zones, including Adamawa, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, Ogun, Plateau, and Zamfara.

ADC leadership emphasized that the selected candidates reflect a mix of experienced politicians and new leaders prepared to contest the state-level executive positions.

Full List of ADC Governorship Candidates and Running Mates

Below is the complete breakdown of the 28 governorship candidates and their respective deputy governorship running mates as officially published by the African Democratic Congress: