Former Minister of State for Education and two-time House of Representatives member, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Announcing his ambition ahead of the polls, Nwajiuba said Nigeria’s worsening challenges demand leadership anchored on clear policies, strong negotiation skills, and an effective grassroots political structure, rather than empty rhetoric.
A statement issued by his office on Monday said his experience across the legislature, executive arm of government, and key national institutions has given him a solid grasp of governance, public finance, and policy execution.
The former minister is expected to centre his campaign on education reform, economic stabilisation, and the restoration of public trust in government institutions.
Nwajiuba’s entry into the race on the ADC platform adds fresh momentum to the evolving presidential contest, as smaller parties intensify efforts to present alternative leadership choices to Nigerians ahead of 2027.
The statement read, “Nwajiuba, a seasoned lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989 and a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), enters the race with a message anchored on what he describes as a “competence-first” approach to leadership. His declaration signals the entry of a candidate who is positioning experience, policy depth, and institutional knowledge at the centre of national governance.
“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.”
