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As of May 20, 2026, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has not yet released its final list of governorship candidates. The party is still in the aspirant/form purchase and screening phase for the 2027 general elections.

Based on the latest reports, here are the states where people have publicly picked NDC governorship nomination forms or declared intent:

States with confirmed NDC governorship aspirants as of May 20, 2026:

1. Bauchi State
- Ibrahim Kashim, immediate past Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, picked the NDC governorship expression of interest form. He defected from SDP to NDC to contest.

2. Lagos State
- Funso Doherty, former ADC governorship candidate, picked the NDC governorship form for the 2027 Lagos election. He cited NDC as offering “a stronger path toward inclusive governance”.

3. Benue State
- Dr Raymond Edoh, previously a governorship aspirant under ADC, defected to NDC with his political structure. He stated the move was to align with NDC’s direction.

4. Delta State
- Ken Pela is being projected as the NDC candidate to challenge Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori in 2027. He came 3rd in the 2023 election. The report says NDC is banking on him, but it’s not confirmed he’s picked the form yet.

5. Sokoto State
-Dr. Shamsudeen Aliyu Haido A medical Doctor. He has paid visits to His Excellency Peter Gregory Obi and Musa Kwankwanso.

6. Zamfara State
- Senator Kabir Garba Marafa The National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Zamfara State is Senator Kabir Garba Marafa. He defected to the NDC and took over leadership of the party in the state, securing the assurance of the party's governorship ticket.

7. Adamawa State
- Aishatu Dairu Ahmed . The prominent Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship aspirant in Adamawa State is Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani). She is the former 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who officially defected to the NDC to pursue her gubernatorial ambition.

8. Kaduna State
- Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim . Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim into the governorship race under the NDC further strengthens the growing momentum of the party, especially among citizens seeking credible leadership and fresh political direction ahead of 2027.

What’s happening now:
- The NDC set up a 17-member screening committee for governorship, senatorial, and House of Reps aspirants, chaired by Sen. Sam Egwu.
- Screening runs May 19-26, 2026.
- Form sales for governorship, NASS, and State Assembly positions remain open until midnight May 24, 2026.

Kano? NO Aspirants from from Eastern states?

Each state will have its own candidate in the NDC. Just wait for it. Come back here on May 31.

alshalz:
Kano? NO Aspirants from from Eastern states?

They are all dragging position with Lagos and Yoruba people .

Osariemen12:
Each state will have its own candidate in the NDC. Just wait for it. Come back here on May 31.

Deadline to submit list of successful candidates is on May 30th at 23:59LT.

NDC need to work hard to scout for competent and popular Governorship candidates in the below states:

1.) Kano
2.) Rivers
3.) Akwa Ibom
4.) Ebonyi
5.) Enugu
6.) Plateau
7.) Benue
8.) Kogi
9.) Kwara
10.) Oyo
11.) Ogun
12.) Katsina

franchasng:
NDC need to work hard to scout for competent and popular Governorship candidates in the below states:

1.) Kano
2.) Rivers
3.) Akwa Ibom
4.) Ebonyi
5.) Enugu
6.) Plateau
7.) Benue
8.) Kogi
9.) Kwara
10.) Oyo
11.) Ogun
12.) Katsina

Is that all? What about other states? Lol. NDC will not win one Gubernatorial election next year. NDC will not produce one State Governor after the elections. Anyone who doubt this can place a bet of 1M.

franchasng:
NDC need to work hard to scout for competent and popular Governorship candidates in the below states:

1.) Kano
2.) Rivers
3.) Akwa Ibom
4.) Ebonyi
5.) Enugu
6.) Plateau
7.) Benue
8.) Kogi
9.) Kwara
10.) Oyo
11.) Ogun
12.) Katsina

The kind last position your Agulu fraud go collect go pass Ned and Akpata own combined.

I'm the candidate for China state

Jakpon:
Is that all? What about other states? Lol. NDC will not win one Gubernatorial election next year. NDC will not produce one State Governor after the elections. Anyone who doubt this can place a bet of 1M.

wish I was in Nigeria would have placed bet in you NDC will win 3 or more states in this particular election

heniford2:
wish I was in Nigeria would have placed bet in you NDC will win 3 or more states in this particular election

Like which

franchasng:
NDC need to work hard to scout for competent and popular Governorship candidates in the below states:

1.) Kano
2.) Rivers
3.) Akwa Ibom
4.) Ebonyi
5.) Enugu
6.) Plateau
7.) Benue
8.) Kogi
9.) Kwara
10.) Oyo
11.) Ogun
12.) Katsina

Na NDC dey beg candidates. Is their ticket that useless?

I can help your party get volunteers. How much can you pay for each?

Akpakomiza2:
Like which

be watching

Jakpon:
Is that all? What about other states? Lol. NDC will not win one Gubernatorial election next year. NDC will not produce one State Governor after the elections. Anyone who doubt this can place a bet of 1M.

Have you eaten today that you are betting N1m?

Governorship candidates without primaries

Useless political party

Some fit win sha. Make dem try their best

NDC what? They will be disgraced woefully and after 2027 election most of their followers on this forum will disappear.. wetin we go take their eyes see for this forum ehn. Shey them think say na them get bad mouth pass. We dey here for them

Oluwaseun Osewa - Ondo State

Jakpon:
Is that all? What about other states? Lol. NDC will not win one Gubernatorial election next year. NDC will not produce one State Governor after the elections. Anyone who doubt this can place a bet of 1M.

Una talk worse than this in 2023

FEAR NOR GREE MAKE FLANGELO12 OBTAIN HIS OWN NDC GUBERNATORIAL FORM .

None for Abia?

NDLP people of Biafra.

That unwise move by obi to ADC is going to affect the chances of NDC in the 2027 general elections.I don't see NDC winning any guber seat in 2027.The time Obi wasted in ADC should have been used to strengthen NDC.

Obi and other opposition candidates are banking on the Inadequacies of PBAT in security and economy,which I think won't be enough to remove the president from office.Obi and opposition candidates should tell Nigeria alternatives to what PBAT is currently doing with regard to security and the economy.

franchasng:
NDC need to work hard to scout for competent and popular Governorship candidates in the below states:

1.) Kano
2.) Rivers
3.) Akwa Ibom
4.) Ebonyi
5.) Enugu
6.) Plateau
7.) Benue
8.) Kogi
9.) Kwara
10.) Oyo
11.) Ogunf
12.) Katsina

Do you want them to labour in vain?

Jakpon:
Is that all? What about other states? Lol. NDC will not win one Gubernatorial election next year. NDC will not produce one State Governor after the elections. Anyone who doubt this can place a bet of 1M.

y'all should calm down. The results of the presidential election would determine how the governorship and house of assembly elections would go. Whichever party wins the presidency will definitely clear the governorship and house of assembly. The parties now need to strategize on winning the presidency if not otilor

More like list of states with unserious governorship candidates

Obi don shock gbola tinubu and his schemers with his smart and intelligent move.

NDC didn't have candidates Kano, yet Obi and all his people believe they will win. We shall be here to laugh.

dem go soon scatter NDC like LP

How will they win Presidential election when they don't even have candidate in all the state of the federation.