ADC Uploads Atiku and Amaechi for 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) announced the successful upload of its presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. This development was confirmed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party's national secretary, on Tuesday night.

The upload is a crucial step as the ADC prepares for the 2027 general elections, aiming to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative built on unity. INEC had previously set the timeline for political parties to submit their candidate nominations from June 27 to July 11, 2026.

The commission provided access codes for parties to upload the required information about their candidates. INEC Chairman Prof.

Joash Amupitan emphasized the importance of timely submissions, warning that the portal would automatically close after the prescribed period. The ADC's actions come amidst ongoing tensions in the political landscape following the conclusion of party primaries on May 30, 2023.