A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially named businessman Professor Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. This announcement, led by factional National Chairman Bala Gombe, follows the completion of the faction’s nationwide primary elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The selection process and key details include:

• Consensus Selection: The faction utilized the consensus option permitted under Section 84(2) of the amended 2026 Electoral Act.

• Zoning Principles: Chairman Gombe stated that the ticket was zoned to Southern Nigeria to uphold principles of equity, fairness, inclusivity, and federal character.

• Withdrawal of Opponents: Two other aspirants—Dr. Bashir Sani and Prince Williams Charles—voluntarily withdrew from the race and endorsed Professor Uba as the party’s sole consensus candidate.

• Broader Nominations: Beyond the presidency, the faction also presented flags to 29 governorship candidates across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, claiming these individuals emerged through transparent internal democratic processes.

This development occurs shortly after a separate faction of the ADC declared former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential flagbearer following a primary election that included Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. According to Gombe, this faction has now finalized its primaries for presidential, governorship, and legislative positions, maintaining that their entire process was conducted in full compliance with the Nigerian Constitution and party guidelines.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced that the next Rivers State governor will be selected collectively by the “Rainbow Coalition”. This political alliance consists of members from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and Action Alliance (AA).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Addressing a luncheon for coalition candidates in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike clarified his stance on the 2027 gubernatorial race:

• He explicitly denied rumors that he had endorsed Ogundu Kingsley Chinda as the successor to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

• He emphasized that the coalition has not yet finalized a choice for the governorship ticket.

• Aspirants will be required to contest and demonstrate their popularity within the coalition’s framework.

• The final decision on the flagbearer will be determined by the leadership of the coalition following internal consultations.

While the governorship race remains open, Wike confirmed that the coalition is unified in its support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. He framed the Rainbow Coalition as the essential platform for political success in the state, stating that those aspiring to positions such as governor or senator must join the group to be viable candidates.

On Sunday, Atiku Abubakar, the 2027 presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), held a closed-door meeting with fellow aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen at his residence in Lagos. This meeting occurred shortly after Atiku secured the party’s presidential ticket in a primary that also featured Hayatu-Deen and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to sources, the encounter was intended to reconcile members who were dissatisfied following the primary election. Hayatu-Deen is expected to issue a statement to the press regarding the meeting.

Prior to this reconciliation attempt, Hayatu-Deen had notably distanced himself from the primary’s conclusion. Before the results were officially declared, he announced his withdrawal from the process, citing personal observations and reports of widespread vote rigging. In a social media post explaining his absence from the results announcement, he stated his intention to seek advice on his next steps due to these concerns.