A faction of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has picked Prof Adewole Adebayo, who was the sole presidential candidate of the party during the 2026 National Conventions as its presidential flagbearer in the 2027 election.
Penpushing reports that Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Edoho James-Nsima, declared Adebayo as the overall winner at the end of the exercise, explaining that he was elected and affirmed as the consensus candidate by the delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Electoral Committee Chairman added that the election was conducted in line with provisions of the Electoral Act and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines on the 2027 general election.
Penpushing further reports Adebayo, in his acceptance speech promised to ensure people-oriented and inclusive governance for sustainable social and economic development in the country.
The Presidential Candidate pledged to initiate sound policies and programmes to eradicate poverty, improve security, revive moribund industries, create employment, and enhance access to free quality education and healthcare services.
Penpushing also reports that he stated that Social Democratic Party (SDP) administration would uphold democratic principles to ensure good governance and move the country forward.
The presidential hopeful urged opposition political parties to form a common front to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to encourage the growth of democratic culture and good governance in Nigeria.
Penpushing reports that he lauded Governor Bala Mohammed for his support by providing an enabling environment that facilitated the smooth conduct of the party’s conventions and presidential primaries in the state.
The party in similar vein, has elected Sadiq Abubakar-Gombe as the substantive national chairman alongside other executive members while it is recalled that he has been acting as the party’s chairman since 2025.
Penpushing further reports that those elected include Ugochukwu Uba, Deputy National Chairman – South; Olu Agunloye, National Secretary; Mariam Batubo, National Treasurer; Joseph Abu, National Organising Secretary; and Araba Aiyenigba, National Publicity Secretary.
The others are Aderemi Abimbola, National Legal Adviser; Bello Hussaini, National Financial Secretary; Sa’adatu Abdullahi, National Woman Leader; and Daniel Ibe, National Youth Leader.
Penpushing reports that Social Democratic Party (SDP) has been embroiled in a leadership dispute, with Abubakar-Gombe and Shehu Gabam both claiming the chairmanship., while in October 2025, the Abubakar-Gombe faction expelled Gabam over alleged financial misconduct.
The participants at the convention also endorsed the suspension, expulsion and resignations of Gabam and other affected members from the Social Democratic Party (SDP’s) fold.
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