A faction of the African Democratic Congress has unveiled businessman, Prof Chris Uba, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections following the conclusion of the party’s nationwide primary elections.

Recall that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had last week emerged as the presidential candidate of the party after defeating exRivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi and former banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in a primary election held across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

But yesterday, the faction led by Bala Gombe also presented flags to 29 governorship candidates across the six geopolitical zones of the country.

Speaking during the formal presentation of the candidates in Abuja, the party’s factional National Chairman, Bala Gombe, said the presidential ticket was zoned to Southern Nigeria in line with the principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness and federal character.

According to him, three aspirants initially purchased the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the presidential ticket.

“They were Dr Bashir Sani, Prince Williams Charles and Prof. Chris Uba,” he said. Gombe explained that the party adopted the consensus option provided under the Electoral Act.