A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced businessman Prof. Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections following the conclusion of its nationwide primary elections.
The development comes amid internal party activity, as another ADC primary reportedly produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate after defeating other aspirants in a separate exercise.
However, the Bala Gombe-led faction of the party on Sunday presented Prof. Uba as its flagbearer during a ceremony in Abuja, alongside 29 governorship candidates across the country’s six geopolitical zones.
Speaking at the event, the factional National Chairman, Bala Gombe, said the presidential ticket was zoned to Southern Nigeria in line with principles of equity, fairness, and federal character.
He explained that three aspirants initially obtained nomination forms for the presidential race, including Dr Bashir Sani, Prince Williams Charles, and Prof. Chris Uba.
According to him, the party adopted a consensus arrangement under the Electoral Act 2026, which allowed for internal agreement among aspirants.
Gombe said two of the aspirants voluntarily withdrew from the race and endorsed Prof. Uba, who was subsequently declared the consensus candidate.
“In adherence to the principle of federal character… the African Democratic Congress adopted consensus as the method for its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly primary election,” he said.
He added that the party had completed its primaries across all levels, describing the process as peaceful and transparent.
The faction also unveiled governorship candidates for several states, including Adamawa, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Borno, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Benue, Nasarawa, and Delta.
Among those presented were Muhammad Usman Shuwa (Adamawa), Idris Adamu Yanoko (Kano), Shamsudin Muhammad (Kaduna), Ibrahim Al-Ameen Gumi (Zamfara), Babagana Mala (Borno), Musliu Babadele (Lagos), Ganiyu Alabi (Ogun), Rukayya Salami (Osun), Gbenga Gbenga (Oyo), and others.
Gombe said the party’s selection process complied with constitutional provisions, the Electoral Act 2026, and internal party guidelines.
The announcement highlights growing factional divisions within the ADC as political parties intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Analysts note that multiple parallel primaries and competing claims to candidacies are increasingly shaping Nigeria’s opposition landscape as realignments and coalition talks continue ahead of the polls.
