2027: INEC publishes final names of governorship candidates across states [FULL LIST]

INEC Releases Final List of Governorship Candidates for 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of governorship candidates from various states across Nigeria as part of preparations for the upcoming general elections slated for next year. The announcement was made on Saturday.

The list details the candidates and their parties, along with their ages, organized by state. Below are the candidates for selected states:

Abia

• AAC: Umezurike Doris Uzumma, 39
• ADC: Kalu Kalu Agu, 53
• ADP: Ikechukwu George Nwachukwu, 43
• APC: Opah Eric Chinemeucheya, 55
• APGA: Ijioma Uchechukwu Charles, 52
• APM: Umunnah Victor Jireh, 51
• APP: Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma, 63
• LP: Otti Alex Chioma, 61
• PDP: Anosike Kelechi, 52
  …

Adamawa

• A: Cholli Yahaya, 43
• AA: Dawa Philip B, 44
• ADC: Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu, 59
• APC: Aminu Ahmed Galadima, 62
  …

Akwa Ibom

• A: Akpan Ignatius Cyril, 43
• AA: Otong Edidiong Effiong, 46
• APC: Eno Umo Bassey, 62
  …

Bauchi

• AAC: Adamu Abdullahi, 61
• ADC: Halliru Dauda Jika, 50
• APC: Abubakar Mohammed Abdullahi, 69
  …

Benue

• ADC: Hembe Iorwase Herman, 51
• ADP: Nyibiam Kwaghshir, 44
• APC: Alia Hyacinth Iormem, 60
  …

For the complete list of candidates across all participating states, refer to the official INEC announcement or visit the commission’s website.

The election, scheduled for February 2027, is anticipated to be a significant event in Nigeria’s political landscape as citizens prepare to cast their votes for new leadership at the state level.

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