The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the successful upload of its presidential, vice-presidential, and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal ahead of the 2027 General Elections, with the name of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar notably absent from the list.
In an official statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the National Chairman of the ADC, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, said the exercise had been completed successfully, describing it as a demonstration of the party’s commitment to protecting the interests of its founding and legacy members amid what he called “anti-democratic tendencies.”
According to the party, the completion of the candidate upload underscores its readiness for the 2027 elections and its determination to present credible and competent candidates capable of providing purposeful leadership and delivering good governance.
The statement reads in part:
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC), under my leadership, has successfully completed the upload of our Presidential, Vice-Presidential, and National Assembly candidates on the INEC portal for the 2027 General Elections.
“This achievement demonstrates our Party’s firm commitment to safeguarding the interests of our founding and legacy members in the face of anti-democratic tendencies.
“As a Party, the ADC remains resolute in its mission to field credible, competent, and people-centered candidates who will provide purposeful leadership, promote good governance, and bring hope to the Nigerian people.”
The statement was signed by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
