{
  "id": 5603329,
  "title": "(FULL LIST) 2027: ADC unveils governorship, deputy candidates in 28 states",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/full-list-2027-adc-unveils-governorship-deputy-candidates-in-28-states",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T17:28:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-2027-adc-unveils-governorship-deputy-candidates-in-28-states/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its gubernatorial and deputy gubernatorial candidates for the 2027 general elections across 28 states in Nigeria. Key candidates include former presidential aide Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour for Lagos, former Kaduna State governorship contender Isa Ashiru, and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Other notable candidates include Great Ogboru from Delta State, Ahmad Babba Kaita of Katsina, and Brigadier General John Sunday Sura from Plateau. The candidates were revealed in a statement on Friday, with the ADC pledging to offer Nigerians a credible leadership alternative in the upcoming 2027 elections. Campaigns for the gubernatorial positions are set to commence on September 9, 2026.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 elections in 28 states. See the full li Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-2027-adc-unveils-governorship-deputy-candidates-in-28-states/",
  "key_points": [
    "ADC announces gubernatorial and deputy candidates for 2027 elections in 28 states",
    "Key candidates include Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (Lagos), Isa Ashiru (Kaduna), Abubakar Malami",
    "Campaigns commence September 9, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "(FULL LIST) 2027: ADC unveils governorship, deputy candidates in 28 states",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/full-list-2027-adc-unveils-governorship-deputy-candidates-in-28-states-5604098",
        "published": "2026-09-04T17:32:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "FULL LIST: ADC unveils governorship candidates in 28 states",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/full-list-adc-unveils-governorship-candidates-in-28-states",
        "published": "2026-09-04T19:54:45.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}