A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has completed the submission of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), while naming Dr. Shamsuddeen Modibbo Barkindo as its vice-presidential candidate.
The faction disclosed on Monday that the candidates’ particulars had been successfully uploaded to INEC’s nomination portal under the leadership of its National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe.
According to the group, the exercise was conducted in line with the provisions of Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 as well as the electoral guidelines issued by the commission.
In a statement signed by Gombe, the faction described the completion of the nomination process as a major milestone in its preparations for the 2027 polls.
Gombe said: “The African Democratic Congress, ADC, under the able leadership of the National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has successfully concluded the uploading of its Presidential and National Assembly candidates on the INEC portal for the 2027 General Elections.
“The exercise was carried out in strict compliance with Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and the guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
“In line with this milestone, the Party, with a profound sense of humility and responsibility, is pleased to announce its Vice-Presidential candidate for the forthcoming elections in person of Dr. Shamsuddeen Modibbo Barkindo.
“The ADC remains committed to presenting credible, competent, and people oriented leadership that will deliver good governance and renewed hope to Nigerians.”
The party also announced Prof. Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, with Barkindo serving as his running mate.
Details contained in documents submitted to INEC show that Uba, 71, is from Anambra State and holds academic qualifications from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, as well as institutions in the United Kingdom. Barkindo, 65, is from Adamawa State and studied at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
The party maintained that Barkindo’s nomination reflects its resolve to field capable and credible leaders with the capacity to tackle Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
The nomination documents submitted to the electoral commission were endorsed by the faction’s National Chairman and National Secretary. The paperwork also includes the sworn affidavits (Form EC9) required of candidates under the Electoral Act.
The submission is part of preparations for the 2027 general elections as political parties continue to forward the names and credentials of their candidates to INEC within the stipulated timeframe.
