ADC faction uploads 2027 candidates to INEC, unveils Barkindo as running mate

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has uploaded its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal.

The faction, led by National Chairman Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, said the exercise was carried out in line with Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and INEC’s candidate nomination guidelines.

The party also announced Dr Shamsuddeen Modibbo Barkindo as its vice-presidential candidate, who will run alongside its presidential flag bearer, Prof. Chris Uba.

In a statement, Gombe described the completion of the upload as a major milestone in the party’s preparations for the 2027 polls.

“The African Democratic Congress, under the leadership of Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has successfully concluded the uploading of its presidential and National Assembly candidates on the INEC portal in strict compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines,” he said.

He added that the party remained committed to presenting “credible, competent and people-oriented leadership” capable of delivering good governance.

According to documents submitted to INEC, Prof. Uba, 71, is from Anambra State and studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and institutions in the United Kingdom, while his running mate, Dr Barkindo, 65, is from Adamawa State and attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

The party said Barkindo’s nomination reflected its resolve to field competent leaders capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges.