The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has presented its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 states ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

The announcement marks the party’s participation in the governorship contests scheduled to take place across the 28 states in the 2027 election cycle. The ADC said the candidates will carry the party’s banner in their respective states.

ADC Candidates for the 2027 Governorship Elections

According to the party’s announcement, the ADC has selected men and women to contest the positions of governor and deputy governor across 28 states.

The candidates will represent the African Democratic Congress in the states where governorship elections are scheduled for 2027. Their presentation comes as the party continues its preparations for the elections and engagement with its candidates across the country.

The ADC has described the candidates as part of its effort to present Nigerians with what it calls a credible leadership alternative.

ADC's Stated Commitment to Nigerians

In announcing the candidates, the ADC stated that they would carry the party's banner and its commitment to offering Nigerians credible leadership and a real alternative.

The party has also publicly emphasized its focus on democratic participation, transparency and accountability. Its stated mission includes promoting inclusion and diversity, including participation by women, young people, Nigerians in the diaspora and persons with disabilities.

Ahead of the 2027 elections, ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark also urged the party's governorship candidates to run issue-based campaigns and reject hate speech, ethnic and religious profiling, violence and promises they do not intend to fulfil.

What the 28-State Presentation Means

The presentation of candidates establishes the ADC's governorship and deputy governorship teams for the states where it is participating in the 2027 governorship elections.

As preparations for the election continue, the candidates will be the individuals representing the party in those state-level contests.

The 2027 election cycle will give voters in the affected states the opportunity to choose their next governors and deputy governors through the electoral process administered by INEC.

For the ADC, the presentation of its candidates is part of its wider preparation for the 2027 elections and its stated objective of providing Nigerians with an alternative political platform.

With governorship and deputy governorship candidates now presented across 28 states, the African Democratic Congress has established its representation for the forthcoming governorship contests in those states.

The party says the candidates will carry the ADC banner and represent its stated commitment to credible leadership and an alternative choice for voters.