The African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Monday, uploaded its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 General Elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) candidate nomination portal.
The party said the upload of the candidates’ particulars on the INEC portal was completed under the leadership of its National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, in accordance with Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and the electoral guidelines issued by the commission.
As part of the exercise, the ADC formally announced Dr. Shamsuddeen Modibbo Barkindo as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement signed by the National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, the party described the completion of the candidate submission process as a significant milestone in its preparations for the 2027 general elections.
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.”
According to the party, Prof. Chris Uba will fly its presidential flag, while Barkindo will serve as his running mate.
Documents submitted to INEC indicate that Prof. Uba, 71, is from Anambra State and holds educational qualifications from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and institutions in the United Kingdom. His running mate, Dr. Barkindo, 65, hails from Adamawa State and attended Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
The party said the nomination of Dr. Barkindo reflected its commitment to presenting competent and credible leaders capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges.
INEC’s nomination form accompanying the announcement shows that the candidates’ details were endorsed by the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, with the commission requiring the submission of sworn affidavits (EC9) for each candidate in line with the Electoral Act.
The submission marks another step in the build-up to the 2027 general elections as political parties continue to finalise and submit the names of their candidates within the timelines prescribed by the electoral umpire.
