2027: Why I Joined Presidential Race On ADC Platform – Buhari’s Ex-Minister Nwajiuba

A former minister of state for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has declared ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Nwajiuba, a former House of Representatives member and  junior minister under the late President Muhammadu Buhari administration, contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but failed at the  primaries.

Nwajiuba said Nigeria’s current challenges require leadership capable of producing sound policies, effective negotiation and strong grassroots political engagement.

In a statement released by his office yesterday, the former minister said his experience across the legislature, the executive arm of government and key national institutions has equipped him with a deep understanding of governance, public finance and policy formulation.

According to the statement, Nwajiuba is expected to anchor his campaign on education reform, economic stabilisation and the restoration of public trust in government institutions, which he described as critical to national development.

It added that experience, policy depth and institutional knowledge would form the central pillars of the leadership he intends to offer.

“With his declaration, Nwajiuba joins a growing list of aspirants aiming to shape the national conversation ahead of the next general election, as debates around competence, experience and inclusive governance continue to gain momentum,” the statement added.