“ADC Rising?” — Party Screens Over 70 Governorship Aspirants Ahead Of 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress has intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections after screening more than 70 governorship aspirants across Nigeria.

The screening exercise, which took place in Abuja, attracted politicians and former government officials from several states including:

• Lagos

• Rivers

• Delta

• Adamawa

• Nasarawa

• Plateau

• Bauchi

• Zamfara

• Benue

• Jigawa

Party members and aspirants reportedly praised the exercise, describing it as transparent, professional, and fair.

Big Political Names Participate

Among those screened were several notable political figures including:

• Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

• Abubakar Malami

• Mohammed Jibrilla

• Great Ogboru

• Mohamed Onawo

The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okiyi, confirmed that over 70 governorship aspirants had already been screened, with more expected afterward.

“Exercise Was Fair And Professional”

Several aspirants commended the screening panel for conducting a credible process.

Senator Mohamed Onawo described the exercise as “thorough and fair,” saying the panel asked important questions and carefully reviewed documents.

Former Lagos governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour also praised the professionalism of the committee, saying strong internal processes help political parties avoid future legal problems.

Former Adamawa governor Mohammed Jibrilla, popularly known as Bindow, equally described the process as transparent and intellectually engaging.

ADC Positioning Itself For 2027

Political observers say the ADC appears to be positioning itself as a stronger alternative ahead of the 2027 elections, especially as internal crises continue to affect some major political parties in Nigeria.

Some aspirants argued that the growing dissatisfaction within larger parties could create opportunities for the ADC to expand its political influence nationwide.

The party also announced new committees to oversee its presidential and governorship primaries.

Former Cross River governor Liyel Imoke was appointed chairman of the presidential screening committee, while former Kwara governor Abdulfatah Ahmed will head the presidential election committee.

Nigerians Watching Closely

As preparations for the 2027 elections continue to gather momentum, many Nigerians are closely watching whether smaller political parties like the ADC can truly challenge the dominance of bigger parties in the country.

With more politicians reportedly considering alternative platforms, analysts believe the coming months could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the next general elections.

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