ADC Unveils Chris Uba as 2027 Presidential Candidate, Names 29 Governorship Flagbearers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled Prof. Chief Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, following the conclusion of what the party described as nationwide primary elections conducted under a consensus arrangement.

The announcement was made on Sunday by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, during the presentation of the ADC’s presidential and governorship candidates.

According to Gombe, the party zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria in line with the principles of equity, fairness, federal character and national inclusiveness.

He explained that three aspirants initially obtained the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the presidential race: Dr. Bashir Mohammed Sani, Prince Williams Charles and Prof. Chief Chris Uba.

However, the ADC chairman said two of the aspirants later stepped down and endorsed Uba, paving the way for his emergence as the party’s consensus candidate.

“In accordance with Section 84(2) of the Electoral Act 2026, which recognises consensus as a lawful mode of candidate selection by political parties, the ADC adopted consensus for its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly primaries,” Gombe stated.

“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.”

He added that Uba had consequently been returned as the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 election.

The party also presented governorship candidates for 29 states, including Muhammad Usman Shuwa for Adamawa, Idris Adamu Yanoko for Kano, Shamsudin Muhammad for Kaduna, Ibrahim Al-Ameen Gumi for Zamfara, Babagana Mala for Borno, Musliu Babadele for Lagos, Ganiyu Alabi for Ogun, Rukayya Salami for Osun, Gbenga Gbenga for Oyo, Gada Suswan for Benue, Dijatu Abdul Salam for Nasarawa and Christopher Benjo for Delta State.

Gombe said the party had successfully concluded all its governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly primaries across the country.

According to him, the exercises were conducted peacefully and in compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act 2026, the ADC Constitution and the party’s electoral guidelines.

The ADC leadership expressed confidence in its candidates and reaffirmed its commitment to participating fully in the 2027 general elections with what it described as credible and qualified contenders across all elective offices.

The party also called on members and supporters to remain united as preparations for the 2027 polls gather momentum.