A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its factional National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has unveiled Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The development comes days after another wing of the ADC produced Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate following a primary election in which he reportedly defeated Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
Speaking during the presentation of candidates in Abuja on Sunday, 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 nomination forms for the presidential race: Dr. Bashir Sani, Prince Williams Charles and Chris Uba.
Gombe explained that the party adopted the consensus option provided under the Electoral Act, resulting in the withdrawal of the other aspirants and the emergence of Uba as the sole candidate.
“In adherence to the principle of federal character and in accordance with Section 84(2) of the Electoral Act, the ADC adopted consensus as the method for its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly primary elections,” he said.
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“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.”
The faction also presented flags to 29 governorship candidates across the country, including candidates in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Borno, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Benue, Nasarawa and Delta states.
Gombe said the party had successfully concluded its governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly primaries nationwide in compliance with electoral laws and the party’s constitution.
“The entire process was conducted peacefully, transparently, and in strict compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act and the ADC Constitution and Electoral Guidelines,” he said.
The announcement highlights the apparent leadership and candidature dispute within the ADC, with separate factions now laying claim to the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
The ADC, founded in 2005, has participated in several electoral cycles and has recently sought to expand its national presence through new memberships, alliances and political realignments as preparations intensify for the 2027 general election.