2027: ADC screens more than 70 governorship aspirants for primaries (FULL LIST)

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has screened over 70 governorship aspirants ahead of its 2027 primary elections.

The exercise, held in Abuja on Monday, brought together various aspirants from several states, including Adamawa, Delta, Benue, Zamfara, Plateau, Bauchi, Jigawa, Lagos, Nasarawa and Rivers.

Speaking after his appearance before the panel, Senator Mohamed Onawo, representing Nasarawa South and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, described the process as thorough and fair.

Onawo stated that the screening committee members demonstrated professionalism in reviewing documents and engaging aspirants on critical issues.

“The committee members were professional, thorough and fair in assessing documents and asking relevant questions,” Onawo said.

He said he was confident in the chances of the ADC in the 2027 governorship elections, especially in Nasarawa State, citing his political experience and what he described as growing public support for the party.

Among those screened were former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (Kebbi); Senator Mohammed Jibrilla (Adamawa); Great Ogboru (Delta); Senator Mohamed Onawo (Nasarawa); Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (Lagos); Dr Shehu Ahmad Issa (Zamfara) and Retired General John Surai (Plateau).

Also screened were Adeboyega Adegoke (Oyo); Senator Haliru Jika (Bauchi); Barrister Kashim Geidam (Yobe), Musa Ahmed (Adamawa) and Nuhu Agbazu (Nasarawa).

The list also included Dr Emmanuel Unuafe (Delta); Bashir Adamu (Jigawa); Ambassador Umar Suleiman (Adamawa); Dr Leloonu Nwibubasa (Rivers), and Peter Adejoh (Benue). 

2027: ADC screens more than 70 governorship aspirants for primaries (FULL LIST)