{
  "id": 13683021,
  "title": "2027: INEC publishes final names of governorship candidates across states [FULL LIST]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/2027-inec-publishes-final-names-of-governorship-candidates-across",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T08:57:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/11/2027-inec-publishes-final-names-of-governorship-candidates-across-states-full-list/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the final list of governorship candidates across all Nigerian states ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections. This announcement comes as the electoral body prepares for the election process. Below is the comprehensive list of candidates based on their respective states:\n\nABIA: Umezurike Doris (AAC), aged 39, Kalu Kalu (ADC), aged 53, Ikechukwu George Nwachukwu (ADP), aged 43, Opah Eric Chinemeucheya (APC), aged 55, Charles Ijioma Uchechukwu (APGA), aged 52, Umunnah Jireh (APM), aged 51, Ijioma Nwokoro (APP), aged 63, Otti Alex Chioma (LP), aged 61, Ogah Iroetugo Ndubuisi (NDC), aged 53, Leo Onyekwere (NDP), aged 61, Anthony Kelechi Apugo (NNPP), aged 56, Jerry Jerry (NRM), aged 61, Kelechi Anosike (PDP), aged 52, Uba Ekeagbara (SDP), aged 55, Prince Chibunna (ZLP), aged 50.\n\nADAMAWA: Yahaya Cholli (AAC), aged 43, Dawa Philip B (AA), aged 44, Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir (AAC), aged 71, Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu (ADC), aged 59, Umaru Babangida Babangida (ADP), aged 46, Aminu Ahmed Galadima (APC), aged 62, Bashir Suleiman Alhaji (APGA), aged 47, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske (APM), aged 36, Aliyu Suleiman (APP), aged 53, Tame Vadlya Tizhe (DLA), aged 50, Ishaku Elisha Cliff (LP), aged 46, Dahiru Aishatu Ahmed (NDC), aged 55, Bundi Ahmadu Pius (NNPP), aged 39, Samuel Faith Monday (NRM), aged 41, Vunobolki Maurice Michael (PDP), aged 54, Nathaniel Christopher Osim (SDP), aged 64, Theman Wafarninyi (YPP), aged 55, Alahirah Maimako (ZLP), aged 68.\n\nAKWA IBOM: Ignatius Cyril Akpan (AA), aged 43, Edidiong Effiong Otong (AA), aged 46, Udoh Stephen Mfon (AAC), aged 46, John James Akpanudoedehe (ADC), aged 62, Archibong Inimbom Nsikak (ADP), aged 39, Eno Umo Bassey (APC), aged 62, Jimmy Stella Monday (APGA), aged 41, Udokpan Nsidibe Sampson (APM), aged 61, Umoh Emem (APP), aged 36, Ekpenyong Akaninyene Efiong (BP), aged 52, Akpan Jeremiah Udoh (DLA), aged 48, Mbaba Michael Bush (LP), aged 55, Enyong Michael Okon (NDC), aged 57, Akpan Michael Udo (NDP), aged 58, Inemesit Edem Akpan (NNPP), aged 50, Ekong Mfon Udo (NRM), aged 52, Brownson Ibanga Akpan (PDP), aged 48, George Mfonobong Edet (PRP), aged 45, Effiong Asuomo Rosemary (SDP), aged 49, Umo Blessing Okon (ZLP), aged 48.",
  "summary": "The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the final list of all governorship candidates across the federation. INEC unveiled the list on Saturday ahead of next year’s general elections. Below is the final list based on the various states participating in the 2027 polls: ABIAAAC – Umezurike Doris Uzumma – 39 YrsADC – Kalu […] 2027: INEC publishes final names of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Final list of Nigerian governorship candidates unveiled by INEC ahead of 2027 elections.",
    "15 states' candidates listed with ages ranging from 36 to 68.",
    "Candidates represent various parties including AAC, ADC, APC, APGA, and more."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "published": "2026-10-11T04:25:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Four parties missing as INEC lists 15 governorship candidates in Bauchi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/four-parties-missing-as-inec-lists-15-governorship-candidates-in",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:39:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}