A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by its National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, has announced that it has completed the upload of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal ahead of the 2027 general election.
The announcement was made on Sunday, July 12, by Bala, in a statement posted on his official Facebook page.
According to Bala, the submission reflects the faction’s determination to participate fully in the 2027 elections while protecting the interests of the party’s founding members.
“The African Democratic Congress, ADC, under my leadership, has successfully completed the upload of our Presidential, Vice-Presidential, and National Assembly candidates on the INEC portal for the 2027 General Elections,” Bala said.
He described the development as a significant milestone for the faction.
“This achievement demonstrates our Party’s firm commitment to safeguarding the interests of our founding and legacy members in the face of anti-democratic tendencies,” Bala added.
The factional chairman said the party remained committed to presenting candidates capable of providing effective leadership and improving governance.
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“As a Party, the ADC remains resolute in its mission to field credible, competent, and people-centered candidates who will provide purposeful leadership, promote good governance, and bring hope to the Nigerian people,” Bala said.
In addition to the statement, Bala posted a screenshot of INEC portal, showing the successful upload of 375 candidates with 71 pending.
He also posted an INEC form listing Prof. Chris Uba as the ADC presidential candidate and Dr. Shamsuddin Modibbo Barkindo, as its vice-presidential candidate.
The announcement comes amid the leadership dispute within the ADC, with rival faction led by Senator David Mark, laying claim to the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Mark-led faction had announced Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and Former Minister, Rotimi Amaechi as its flagbearers.
It also follows the Independent National Electoral Commission’s decision to extend the deadline for political parties to upload the names of their presidential and National Assembly candidates through its online nomination portal.
