Adamawa 2027: INEC Releases Final List of 18 Governorship Candidates, Political Parties and Running Mates

Published: 10 October 2026 | Politics | Adamawa State The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of 18 governorship candidates and their running mates for the 2027 Adamawa State governorship election. The official document identifies the candidates nominated by 18 political parties to contest the election scheduled for Saturday, 6 February 2027. The publication provides voters with an opportunity to examine the individuals seeking to succeed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri when his second term comes to an end in 2027.

​Representation: The field includes 16 male and 2 female governorship candidates (Dahiru Aishatu Ahmed for the NDC and Samuel Faith Monday for the NRM). Four deputy governorship slots are also filled by women. ​Age Range: The candidates span generations, with the youngest governorship contender being 36-year-old Abdulrahman Bashir Haske (APM) and the oldest being 71-year-old Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir (AAC). ​Notable Contenders: Prominent names appearing on the official INEC document include Senator Ishaku Elisha Cliff (LP), Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (NDC), Aminu Ahmed Galadima (APC), and Vunobolki Maurice Michael (PDP). ​Voters across Adamawa State can now examine the cleared candidates and their educational qualifications as political parties transition into full campaign mode. ​What are your thoughts on the lineup for the 2027 Adamawa governorship race? Let us know in the comments below!