INEC Reveals Candidates for Adamawa Governorship Race

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the final list of candidates for the Adamawa State governorship election, set for February 6, 2027. This announcement comes as current Governor Ahmadu Fintiri prepares to exit.

The list, released on October 10, includes candidates from 18 political parties. Notable candidates include Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, who narrowly lost to Fintiri in the 2023 election, and Samuel Faith Monday of the National Rescue Movement.

The document, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, details candidates' running mates, ages, genders, and educational qualifications. Prominent candidates also include Senator Ishaku Cliff Abbo of the Labour Party, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske of the Allied Peoples Movement, and Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu of the African Democratic Congress.

The complete list features candidates from various parties, including the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, and others, with their respective running mates identified.