The [Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)](https://www.inecnigeria.org/) on Saturday, 10 October, unveiled the official slate of candidates vying for the coveted Dogirei Government House seat in the 6 February 2027 election in [Adamawa State](https://adamawastate.gov.ng/), as the tenure of [Governor Ahmadu Fintiri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmadu_Fintiri) draws to a close.
**How many parties are contesting?**
Eighteen registered political parties have been cleared to field governorship candidates. The list includes the Labour Party (LP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and several smaller formations such as the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
**Who are the notable candidates?**
Among the frontrunners are Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), popularly known as Binani, who was the runner‑up to Fintiri in 2023, and Samuel Faith Monday representing the National Rescue Movement (NRM). Other prominent names include Senator Ishaku Cliff Abbo (LP), Abdulrahman Bashir Haske (APM), Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu (ADC), Christopher Nathaniel Osim (SDP) and Aminu Ahmed Galadima (APC).
**What about female representation?**
Two women have been selected as running‑mates: the All Progressives Movement (APM) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) each nominated a female deputy‑governor candidate, signalling a modest increase in gender balance for the 2027 ticket.
**What does the INEC document contain?**
The official register, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran‑Anthony, details each candidate’s running‑mate, age, gender and educational background. Qualifications range from primary school certificates to university degrees and postgraduate diplomas, reflecting a diverse academic profile among the aspirants.
**Which parties and candidates are on the list?**
- Accord (A): Cholli Yahaya – Yunusa Peter
- Action Alliance (AA): Dawa Philip B – Abdulkadir Mohammed
- African Action Congress (AAC): Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir – Calvin Yusuf Pelene
- African Democratic Congress (ADC): Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu – Aguwa Kevin Iliya
- Action Democratic Party (ADP): Umaru Babangida Bajabure – Zakariya Suzana
- All Progressives Congress (APC): Aminu Ahmed Galadima – Usman Adamu Dali Kamale
- All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA): Bashir Suleiman Alhaji – Leneke Elliot Jesmiel
- Allied Peoples Movement (APM): Abdulrahman Bashir Haske – Onatola Morakinyo Safriel
- Action Peoples Party (APP): Aliyu Suleiman – Emmanuel Ibrahim
- Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA): Tame Vadlya Tizhe – Ali Amina Muhammad
- Labour Party (LP): Ishaku Elisha Cliff – Jauro Faruk Sanusi
- Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC): Dahiru Aishatu Ahmed – Dominic Emmanuel Mapeo
- New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP): Bundi Ahmadu Pius – Umar Abubakar
- National Rescue Movement (NRM): Samuel Faith Monday – Usman Hassan
- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP): Vunobolki Maurice Michael – Wambai Abubakar Mahmud
- Social Democratic Party (SDP): Nathaniel Christopher Osim – Rufai Ahmad
- Young Progressives Party (YPP): Theman Wafarninyi – Abba Ahmed Sudi
- Zenith Labour Party (ZLP): Alahirah Maimako – Adamu Abdullahi
**When are the elections scheduled?**
According to INEC’s calendar, the governorship and State House of Assembly polls are set for 6 February 2027, while the presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on 16 January 2027.
The publication of this roster formalises the candidates submitted by each party and offers voters a clearer view of the political landscape ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.