ADC faction names Chris Uba as 2027 presidential candidate

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially unveiled businessman Prof. Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. This announcement follows the conclusion of the party's nationwide primary elections.

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In adherence to the principle of federal character and in accordance with Section 84(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as amended, which recognizes 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.

The faction, led by its National Chairman Bala Gombe, also presented flags to 29 governorship candidates representing the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. During the formal presentation in Abuja, Gombe stated that the presidential ticket was zoned to Southern Nigeria to uphold principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness, and federal character.

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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.

Initially, three aspirants purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the presidential ticket: Dr. Bashir Sani, Prince Williams Charles, and Prof. Chris Uba. However, the party adopted a consensus option, as provided under the Electoral Act. Gombe explained that two of the presidential aspirants voluntarily withdrew from the contest and endorsed Prof. Chris Uba, making him the 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, citing Section 84(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which recognizes consensus as a lawful mode for candidate selection.

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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.