Nafiu Gombe ADC uploads 2027 presidential candidates and NASS to INEC and unveils Barkindo as running mate

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

The party said the uploading of candidates’ data to the INEC portal was completed under the leadership of its national president, 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 the vice presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential elections.

In a statement signed by the National President, Hon Nafiu Bala Gombe, the party described the completion of the candidate submission process as a significant milestone in the preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Gombe said: “The African Democratic Congress, ADC, under the able leadership of the National President, Hon Nafiu Bala Gombe, has successfully concluded the uploading of its Presidential and National Assembly candidates onto the INEC portal for the 2027 general elections.

“The exercise was carried out in strict compliance with Section 29(1) of the Electoral Law 2022 and the guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

“In line with this achievement, the Party, with a deep sense of humility and responsibility, is pleased to announce its Vice Presidential candidate for the upcoming elections in the 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 the presidential flag, while Barkindo will be his running mate.

Documents submitted to INEC indicate that Prof. Uba, 71, is from Anambra State and holds degrees 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 Dr Barkindo’s appointment reflects its commitment to presenting competent and credible leaders capable of tackling Nigeria’s challenges.

The INEC nomination form accompanying the announcement shows that the details of the candidates have been approved by the party’s national president and national secretary, with the commission requiring the submission of affidavits (EC9) for each candidate in line with the electoral law.

The proposal marks another step towards the 2027 general elections as political parties continue to finalize and submit the names of their candidates within the timeframes prescribed by the electoral umpire.