The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has governorship candidates in all 28 states where elections are scheduled for 2027, with plans to take over the respective governor’s offices.
The party also dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming it has no candidates in 12 states, calling such claims false and malicious propaganda. The party stated it is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections, with candidates, organizational structures, and a strong supporter base nationwide.
In a weekend statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the NDC expressed being “shocked” by reports circulating in sections of the media and on social media alleging that the party had no governorship candidates in 12 states.
The party described these reports as an attempt to mislead Nigerians and undermine its growing political presence ahead of the elections. “For the avoidance of doubt, the NDC has duly nominated and has governorship candidates in all the 28 states where governorship elections will take place in 2027,” the statement affirmed.
Additionally, the party rejected claims that its political influence was concentrated in any particular region, emphasizing that it has established itself as a truly national political movement.
“The NDC is not a regional party. We are a national movement with candidates, structures, and supporters in all 36 states and the FCT,” it stated.
To counter the false reports, the party released the names of 12 governorship candidates it said had been incorrectly reported as non-existent.
Those include Senator Kabiru Marafa for Zamfara State; retired Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim for Borno; Hon. John Odey for Cross River; Babanta Michael Okon for Akwa Ibom; Nwofe Boniface for Ebonyi; Yakubu Solomon Ndam for Plateau; Ilu-Barde Aliyu for Katsina; Alhaji Umar Usman Besse for Kebbi; Jonga Yahaya Gabakau for Yobe; Dutse Aminu Sani for Jigawa; Prof. Yahaya Mohammed Sani for Taraba; and Abdu Sidi Bomi for Niger State.
The NDC urged media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and content creators to verify information before publishing reports concerning political parties and candidates.
It emphasized that inaccurate reports could undermine public confidence in both the media and the democratic process.
“We urge media houses, journalists, bloggers, and content creators to scrutinize their sources and verify information before publishing. Journalism thrives on truth, not rumors,” the party said.
“Peddling unverified propaganda only erodes public trust in the media and in our democracy.”
The party reaffirmed its focus on issue-based politics rather than being distracted by what it called sponsored falsehoods. It also positioned itself as an alternative to the current political establishment ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Nigerians are tired of the old order. They are tired of recycled failures. The NDC is the preferred party to salvage Nigeria,” it stated.
According to the party, its campaign will focus on security, job creation, and accountability, which it described as part of its broader plan to “rescue and rebuild” the country.
“With credible candidates, a clear manifesto, and a commitment to security, jobs, and accountability, we are ready to rescue and rebuild this nation in 2027,” the NDC declared.
The party called on Nigerians to support what it referred to as its emerging national movement, asserting that its “rescue mission” had already begun.
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