The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has completed the screening of more than 70 governorship aspirants in preparation for the party’s 2027 primary elections. The exercise took place on Monday in Abuja, drawing candidates from states such as Adamawa, Delta, Benue, Zamfara, Plateau, Bauchi, Jigawa, Lagos, Nasarawa, and Rivers.
Senator Mohamed Onawo, who represents Nasarawa South and chairs the Senate Committee on Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, praised the screening process as both transparent and meticulous. He noted that the committee members exhibited professionalism while evaluating documents and posing pertinent questions to the aspirants.
“The committee members were professional, thorough and fair in assessing documents and asking relevant questions,” Onawo remarked. He also expressed optimism about the ADC’s prospects in the 2027 governorship races, particularly in Nasarawa State, citing his political background and what he described as increasing public backing for the party.
Among the prominent figures screened were former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (Kebbi), Senator Mohammed Jibrilla (Adamawa), Great Ogboru (Delta), Senator Mohamed Onawo (Nasarawa), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (Lagos), Dr. Shehu Ahmad Issa (Zamfara), and Retired General John Surai (Plateau). Others included Adeboyega Adegoke (Oyo), Senator Haliru Jika (Bauchi), Barrister Kashim Geidam (Yobe), Musa Ahmed (Adamawa), Nuhu Agbazu (Nasarawa), Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe (Delta), Bashir Adamu (Jigawa), Ambassador Umar Suleiman (Adamawa), Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa (Rivers), and Peter Adejoh (Benue).