ADC Faction Picks Kachikwu as Presidential Candidate

A faction of the African Democratic Congress has dissolved the party’s National Working Committee and named Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

The decision was taken at a national convention and presidential primary held in Abuja on Sunday, where delegates endorsed Kachikwu through a voice vote.

The faction immediately replaced the dissolved NWC with a new set of national officers.

Kingsley Oggah was named Chairman of the Board of Trustees, while Abdulkadir Bashir takes over as National Chairman.

Other appointees include Johnny Derek as National Secretary, Kennedy O. Odion as National Treasurer, Chief Amirigoye as National Financial Secretary, and Dr Chris Ugwu as National Legal Adviser. A National Publicity Secretary was also announced.

ADC Dismisses Claims of Alliance With APC (NewsCentral TV) — ADC’s Building. Credit: Vanguard News.

Speaking after receiving the party’s flag, Kachikwu said Nigeria needs strong leadership to tackle insecurity, unemployment, economic hardship and division.

“The mass exodus of our middle class is indicative of those who have chosen not to be part of this hardship anymore,” he said.

He added that Nigeria must not be controlled by a few privileged interests.

The David Mark-led faction of the ADC emerged from political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. The former Senate President joined the ADC in 2025 as part of an opposition coalition challenging the ruling APC.

In July 2025, ADC founder Ralph Nwosu stepped down, along with other NWC members, and endorsed Mark as interim national chairman.

Sunday’s development deepens the leadership crisis within the ADC, with multiple factions now claiming legitimacy ahead of the 2027 polls.

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