A faction of the African Democratic Congress has unveiled businessman Chris Uba, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections following the conclusion of its nationwide primary elections.
The development comes days after another wing of the party produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate after a primary election involving former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and former banker, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
At the presentation ceremony held in Abuja on Sunday, the faction led by Bala Gombe also presented flags to 29 governorship candidates across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Speaking at the event, Gombe said the faction zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria in line with the principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness and federal character.
According to him, three aspirants initially purchased the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the presidential ticket. He listed them as Dr Bashir Sani, Prince Williams Charles and Prof. Chris Uba.
Gombe explained that the party adopted the consensus option provided under the Electoral Act, leading to Uba’s emergence after the other aspirants voluntarily withdrew and endorsed him.
“In adherence to the principle of federal character and in accordance with Section 84(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as amended, which recognises consensus as a lawful mode for the selection or nomination of candidates by political parties, the African Democratic Congress adopted consensus as the method for its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly primary election,” he said.
He added that the decision was taken in the interest of party unity.
“Pursuant to this provision and in the interest of party unity, two of the party’s presidential aspirants voluntarily withdrew from the contest and endorsed Prof. Chief Chris Uba as the party’s sole presidential candidate.
“Consequently, Prof. Uba has been duly returned as the consensus candidate and duly elected to represent ADC as its presidential flagbearer in the 2027 general elections,” Gombe stated.
He said the faction was also formally unveiling candidates who emerged from its internal democratic processes for various elective positions.
According to him, the list includes the presidential candidate and governorship candidates across 29 states of the federation.
Among those presented as governorship candidates were Muhammad Usman Shuwa for Adamawa, Idris Adamu Yanoko for Kano, Shamsudin Muhammad for Kaduna, Ibrahim Al-Ameen Gumi for Zamfara, Babagana Mala for Borno, Musliu Babadele for Lagos, Ganiyu Alabi for Ogun, Rukayya Salami for Osun, Gbenga Gbenga for Oyo, Gada Suswan for Benue, Dijatu Abdul Salam for Nasarawa and Christopher Benjo for Delta.
Gombe said the party had successfully concluded primaries for governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly positions nationwide.
“In furtherance of our commitment to ensure full participation of the African Democratic Congress in the 2027 general elections by fielding credible, qualified and constitutionally compliant candidates across all elective positions, we are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of all our party primaries,” he said.
He maintained that the process was peaceful, transparent and conducted in compliance with the 1999 Constitution, the Electoral Act 2026, the ADC Constitution and the party’s electoral guidelines.
“The entire process was conducted peacefully, transparently and in strict compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act 2026 as amended, and the ADC Constitution and Electoral Guidelines, fostering unity and cordiality among all stakeholders,” he added.
The unveiling underscores the deepening crisis within the ADC, with rival factions now presenting different presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
The party, founded in 2005, has long positioned itself as an alternative political platform and has participated in successive general elections. In recent years, it has sought to expand its national presence by attracting new members and strengthening structures across the states.
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