The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) have submitted their presidential tickets to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal for the 2027 general election.
ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi disclosed on Wednesday that the party had successfully uploaded the names and particulars of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi.
In a post on his X page, Abdullahi described the submission as another milestone in the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
“We are pleased to announce that we have successfully uploaded the names and particulars of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar (GCON), and our vice presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi (CON), to the nomination portal of INEC.
“This marks another important step in our preparations for the 2027 general election and our commitment to offer Nigerians a credible alternative built on competence, unity, and national renewal,” he said.
Similarly, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said that he had completed his INEC nomination form, taking advantage of the opportunity to advocate for increased transparency in the electoral process and a renewed focus on governance.
In a Facebook post, Obi stated that one of the questions on the nomination form, which asked if an aspirant had ever been labelled a lunatic or of unsound mind, inspired him to think about Nigeria’s leadership.
According to him, the country’s deteriorating security, widespread hunger, and alleged misappropriation of public finances should be tackled as national emergencies rather than allowing politics to dominate public debate.
“When Nigerians, including children and security personnel, are being abducted into the bushes, citizens cannot travel safely on our highways, several million Nigerians are uncertain where their next meal will come from, and several billions are being syphoned frivolously through non-existent agencies and projects, should politics really be our primary preoccupation?” he asked.
Obi stated that “sound-minded leadership” would activate all key institutions and stakeholders to address the country’s difficulties urgently.
He also called attention to another item on the nomination form that inquired whether a candidate had ever provided a counterfeit certificate to INEC.
The former governor of Anambra State has encouraged the election commission to publicize all candidates’ academic qualifications in order to boost public trust in the voting process.
“Transparency strengthens democracy and builds public trust. Nigeria’s problems are too serious for politics as usual. It is time for leadership defined by competence, character, capacity, compassion and commitment to service,” Obi stated.
Meanwhile, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the NDC vice-presidential candidate, announced that his nomination had been successfully submitted to the INEC portal.
In a post on his X account, Kwankwaso revealed that the party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson, paid him a visit at his Abuja home to discuss election preparations for 2027.
Kwankwaso said he informed Dickson about his meetings in the North-West, which he termed asproductive and encouraging.
“I took the opportunity to brief him on the highly productive engagements and consultations I have undertaken across the North West states, which have yielded very encouraging results,” he said.
According to Kwankwaso, Dickson acknowledged the successful filing of his nomination and revealed that his name has been added to the INEC portal as the NDC’s vice-presidential candidate alongside Obi.
“HE Dickson confirmed the successful submission of my candidature and also announced that my name has been duly uploaded on the INEC portal as the vice presidential candidate to His Excellency Peter Obi on the platform of our party.
“We remain steadfast, united, and fully focused on the mission ahead,” Kwankwaso stated.
The statements by the ADC and NDC come as political parties ramp up preparations and complete candidate nominations in accordance with INEC’s timeline for the 2027 general election.
