Barkindo Emerges Running Mate As ADC Faction Uploads 2027 Candidates To INEC
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has uploaded its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal.
The exercise was carried out in line with Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and INEC’s candidate nomination guidelines, said the faction led by National Chairman Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe.
The party also announced its vice-presidential candidate, Dr Shamsuddeen Modibbo Barkindo who will run alongside its presidential flag bearer, Prof. Chris Uba.
Gombe said in a statement that the upload was a major milestone in the party’s preparations for the 2027 polls
“The African Democratic Congress, led by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has successfully completed the uploading of its presidential and National Assembly candidates on the INEC portal in full compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines,” he said.
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The party will continue to provide “credible, competent, people-oriented leadership” that can deliver good governance, he added.
Prof. Uba, 71, hails from Anambra State and studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and institutions in the United Kingdom. Dr Barkindo, 65, his running mate, is from Adamawa State and attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the documents submitted to INEC indicated.
The party said the nomination of Barkindo was a reflection of its determination to produce competent leaders that can confront Nigeria’s challenges.
