The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has released its list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections in 28 states.

The party announced the ADC governorship candidates in a statement on Friday, describing the lineup as part of its effort to provide Nigerians with credible leadership and an alternative political platform.

Among the prominent names on the list are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, 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.

The party also named candidates in Adamawa, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, Ogun, Plateau, Zamfara and other states.

According to the ADC, the candidates will contest under its platform with a commitment to providing what it described as a “real alternative” to Nigerians at the polls.

The ADC governorship candidates and their running mates across the 28 states are:

1. Abia: Kalu Kalu Agu; Governor, Alozie Ogadinma Darlington; Deputy Governor.
2. Adamawa: Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu; Governor, Aguwa Kevin Iliya; Deputy Governor.
3. Akwa Ibom: Akpanudoedehe John James; Governor, Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy; Deputy Governor.
4. Bauchi: Senator Halliru Dauda Jika; Governor, Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir; Deputy Governor.
5. Benue: Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe; Governor, Abba John Abba; Deputy Governor.
6. Borno: Babagana Buhari; Governor, Mamman Dauda; Deputy Governor.
7. Cross River: Nkoyo Toyo; Governor, Okwoche Andrew Adagbor; Deputy Governor.
8. Delta: Chief Great Ogboru; Governor Afiari Gloria; Deputy Governor.
9. Ebonyi: Ukpai Mba Udeh; Governor, Onwe Daniel Ede; Deputy Governor.
10. Enugu: Ocho Obodoeze Chukwuma; Governor, Eze Arinze Christopher; Deputy Governor.
11. Gombe: Bala Bello; Governor, Bala Sani Isa; Deputy Governor.
12. Jigawa: Sabo Mohammed Nakudu; Governor, Musa Ya’u Balarabe; Deputy Governor.
13. Kaduna: Isa Mohammed Ashiru; Governor, Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku; Deputy Governor.
14. Kano: Ibrahim Ali Amin; Governor, Shehu Abdulkadir Bari; Deputy Governor.
15. Katsina: Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita; Governor, Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed; Deputy Governor.
16. Kebbi: Abubakar Malami; Governor, Zagi Musa Mohammed; Deputy Governor.
17. Kwara: Zakari Mohammed; Governor, Olawuyi Julius Olayide; Deputy Governor.
18. Lagos: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; Governor, Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere; Deputy Governor.
19. Nasarawa: Nuhu Angbazo; Governor, Ahmed Yusuf; Deputy Governor.
20. Niger: Dr Mohammed Kpautagi; Governor, Musa Mamman; Deputy Governor.
21. Ogun: Biodun Collins Ogundipe; Governor, Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi; Deputy Governor.
22. Oyo: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke; Governor, Wahab Adeniyi; Deputy Governor.
23. Plateau: Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura; Governor, Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus; Deputy Governor.
24. Rivers: Gabriel Pidomson; Governor, Okumgba David Amapakaye; Deputy Governor.
25. Sokoto: Manir Mohammad Daniya; Governor; Isah Bello Ambarura — Deputy Governor.
26. Taraba: Abubakar Umar Tutare — Governor, Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan; Deputy Governor.
27. Yobe: Kassim G. Gaidam; Governor, Kori Lawan Mohammed; Deputy Governor.
28. Zamfara: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf; Governor, Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal; Deputy Governor.

With the unveiling, the ADC has now formally presented its candidates for governorship contests in the 28 states where it will field candidates for the 2027 elections.

The development adds another layer to the growing political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, as opposition parties continue preparations to challenge the ruling establishment at both federal and state levels.