ADC faction names Chris Uba as 2027 presidential candidate

A faction of the African Democratic Congress has unveiled businessman, Prof. Chris Uba, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections following the conclusion of the party’s nationwide primary elections. The PUNCH had reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar last week emerged as the presidential candidate of the party after defeating ex-Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi and former banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in a primary election held across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. On Sunday, the faction led by Bala Gombe also presented flags to 29 governorship candidates across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Speaking during the formal presentation of the candidates in Abuja, the party’s factional National Chairman, Bala Gombe, said the presidential ticket was zoned to Southern Nigeria in line with the principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness and federal character. According to him, three aspirants initially purchased the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the presidential ticket. “They were Dr Bashir Sani, Prince Williams Charles and Prof. Chris Uba,” he said. Gombe explained that the party adopted the consensus option provided under the Electoral Act, leading to the emergence of Uba as its sole presidential candidate after the withdrawal of the other aspirants. File: Nafiu Bala Gombe “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. “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. “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.” Related News Atiku holds closed-door talks with Hayatu-Deen School abductions: Tinubu dispatches high-powered delegation to Oyo ADC unveils Kaduna senatorial candidates for 2027 elections He added that the party was formally unveiling all candidates who emerged from its internal democratic processes across various elective positions. “Furthermore, in the spirit of humility, transparency,