ADC faction unveils 2027 campaign council with Gombe as chairman

A faction of the African Democratic Congress led by Nafiu Bala Gombe has unveiled its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, announced Sunday via a statement on Gombe's Facebook page. Gombe, the party's National Chairman, will chair the Presidential Campaign Council while Professor Ahmed Jidda Balarabe serves as Director-General.

The council's mandate: provide strategic leadership, coordinate campaign activities nationwide, and mobilize Nigerians behind the party's vision of a "new, just, and prosperous Nigeria." The statement did not release the full membership list, only noting it would be made available.

This move signals early organization by the Gombe-led ADC faction ahead of 2027. Nigeria's opposition landscape remains fragmented, with multiple parties and factions positioning ahead of INEC's timetable. ADC currently holds no governorships and minimal National Assembly seats, making structural cohesion critical for any competitive presidential run.

Key question: Will INEC recognize this faction as the legitimate ADC leadership, or will rival factions emerge? The commission's recognition determines ballot access and party funding.

For political observers, the council's composition and subsequent mobilization capacity will indicate whether this is substantive preparation or performative signaling. Watch for town halls, ward-level registrations, and alliance talks with other opposition platforms.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/26/2027-adc-faction-releases-campaign-council-listfull-list-2/