CRISIS-TORN ADC’S PARTICIPATION IN 2027 ELECTION AT RISK AS PARTY IS SET TO PRODUCE MULTIPLE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

May 25, 2026 • Dons Eze • 2 min read

Fresh concerns have emerged over the participation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 presidential election following indications that the party may end up with two or more presidential candidates from rival factions battling for control of its structure.
The development comes amid deepening internal disputes within the party, with separate groups positioning themselves to conduct parallel activities and project different presidential aspirants ahead of the next general election.

A faction of the African Democratic Congress loyal to Dumebi Kachikwu on Sunday dissolved the party’s National Working Committee and declared him its presidential candidate.

The decision was taken at the faction’s national convention and presidential primary held in Abuja, where delegates adopted Kachikwu through a voice vote.

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The faction also dissolved the existing NWC and immediately replaced it with a new set of national officers.

The new executives include Kingsley Oggah as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Abdulkadir Bashir as National Chairman, Johnny Derek as National Secretary, Kennedy O. Odion as National Treasurer, Chief Amirigoye as National Financial Secretary, as well as a National Publicity Secretary and National Legal Adviser, Dr Chris Ugwu.

However, another faction of the party led by former Senate President, David Mark IS set to hold its primaries on Monday May 25, 2026/

Recall that the faction cleared all three Presidential aspirants ahead of its scheduled primaries for Monday, May 25,2026.

Three Presidential aspirants including Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor ,Rotimi Amaechi and foremost economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Dee.

The three aspirants were screened earlier this week .

Crisis Deepens as Faction Declares Dumebi Kachukwu 2027 Presidential Candidate

Meanwhile, Sources within the party disclosed that the lingering leadership crisis and struggle for dominance among influential stakeholders could eventually produce multiple candidates claiming the ADC presidential ticket, a situation capable of throwing the party into legal and electoral uncertainty before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Political observers warn that such a development could place the party at risk of disqualification or prolonged court battles, as Nigeria’s Electoral Act recognises only one valid candidate from each political party for any election.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.