The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has successfully uploaded the particulars of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party said its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and vice-presidential candidate, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, were the candidates whose particulars were submitted through the portal.

ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Tuesday night, describing it as another significant step in the party’s preparations for the elections.

“We are pleased to announce successful upload of the names and particulars of our presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the INEC nomination portal,” Abdullahi stated.

He said the development underscored the party’s commitment to offering Nigerians a credible alternative anchored on competence, unity and national renewal.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that nine registered political parties have collected access codes required to upload the particulars of their candidates for the presidential and National Assembly elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, Mohammed Haruna, revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to him, the parties that have collected the access codes are Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), African Democratic Congress (ADC), All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), National Democratic Congress (NDC), National Democratic Party (NDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and Social Democratic Party (SDP).

“As of close of work on Monday, nine political parties have collected the access code for the national elections,” he said.

Haruna explained that it is the responsibility of political parties participating in an election to approach the commission to obtain the codes, rather than expecting INEC to deliver them to party secretariats.

He added that anyone seeking to collect an access code on behalf of a political party must present an authorisation letter from the party leadership.

The national commissioner noted that INEC had already issued guidelines for candidate nominations and trained party officials on the process. He urged political parties to strictly comply with the guidelines and avoid delaying the submission of nomination forms.

Haruna also warned against waiting until the last minute to complete and submit nomination forms through the commission’s online portal.

“INEC has been generous by extending the deadline from the close of work to midnight of the deadline date. If any political party decides to wait until the deadline, INEC cannot be blamed for that,” Haruna said.

INEC has scheduled June 27 to July 11 for the submission of nomination forms for presidential and National Assembly candidates through its designated candidate nomination portal.

The commission also fixed July 18 to August 8 for the submission of nomination forms for governorship and State Assembly candidates, in line with its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is fully focused on the responsibilities and mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu and not the 2027 elections in Niger.

The Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.

Ibrahim said the minister had disclaimed a write-up written by an aide, Sa’idu Enagi, entitled, ‘Malagi 2027,’ in which permutations for the 2027 gubernatorial elections were discussed in Niger.

“The write-up and all its contexts are hereby vehemently disclaimed.

“The Minister is fully focused on his responsibility superintending the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation given to him by President Bola Tinubu and has no room for political distractions.

“Please disregard the write-up as the Honourable Minister neither directed nor approved the said publication.

“The Minister has directed an immediate investigation, and the aide has been issued a letter of suspension with immediate effect,” Ibrahim said.

Ibrahim explained that the minister and the governor of his state, Umaru Bago, enjoy a positive and mutual relationship for the greater good of Niger.

“Therefore, speculations about the 2027 elections will appear inimical to these noble objectives,” he said