Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the names of its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 elections in 28 states.

The list, signed by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, includes several prominent politicians and former public officials seeking to contest the poll.

"These men and women will carry the ADC banner and our commitment to offer Nigerians credible leadership and a real alternative," Mr Abdullahi wrote in a post on X on Friday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship elections for 6 February, 2027. It will hold alongside the state House of Assembly elections.

The remaining eight states hold their gove...