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NDC: We have governorship candidates in all 28 states

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  • The Nigeria Democratic Congress rejected reports that it lacked governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 general election.
  • The party said it had nominated candidates in all 28 states holding governorship elections and listed nominees in the 12 states identified in the reports.
  • The NDC urged media organisations to verify political claims and presented itself as an alternative focused on security, jobs and accountability.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress says it has governorship candidates in all 28 states where elections will be held in 2027, dismissing reports that it had gaps in 12 states as “false, malicious” propaganda.

In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Osa Director, the party said it was “fully prepared, fully structured, and fully on ground in every state of the federation.” It also rejected the description of the NDC as a regional party, saying it had candidates, structures and supporters in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

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.

· Nigeria Democratic CongressThe party formally denied reports that it lacked candidates in 12 states.

The party identified its candidates in the 12 states it said had been wrongly portrayed as lacking nominees. They include Senator Kabiru Marafa in Zamfara, retired Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim in Borno, John Odey in Cross River, Babanta Michael Okon in Akwa Ibom, Nwofe Boniface in Ebonyi, Yakubu Solomon Ndam in Plateau, Ilu-Barde Aliyu in Katsina, Umar Usman Besse in Kebbi, Jonga Yahaya Gabakau in Yobe, Dutse Aminu Sani in Jigawa, Professor Yahaya Mohammed Sani in Taraba and Abdu Sidi Bomi in Niger State.

The NDC is not a regional party. We are a national movement with candidates, structures, and supporters in all 36 states and the FCT.

· Nigeria Democratic CongressThe party emphasized its claimed nationwide reach.

The NDC said the clarification followed a narrative circulating in sections of the media and on social media. It urged journalists, bloggers and content creators to scrutinise their sources before publication, warning that unverified claims could weaken public confidence in the media and democratic institutions.

“Journalism thrives on truth, not rumours,” the statement said. The party added that it would focus on issue-based politics and seek to offer an alternative to established parties. It said its agenda would centre on security, employment creation, accountability and the rescue and rebuilding of Nigeria.

Journalism thrives on truth, not rumours.

· Nigeria Democratic CongressThe statement urged media organisations and online publishers to verify political information.
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