NDC Clarifies It Has Governorship Candidates in All 28 States for 2027 Polls

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected claims that it lacks governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting the party has fully nominated candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections will hold.

In a press statement dated September 5, 2026, signed by National Publicity Secretary Osa Director, the party described the claims as “a false story and deliberate propaganda” circulating in sections of the media and on social media, alleging the story was intended to mislead Nigerians and undermine the party’s growing momentum nationwide.

“We state categorically that this claim is false, malicious, a lie from the pit of hell, and intended to mislead Nigerians and undermine the growing momentum of the NDC nationwide,” the statement said.

It further added that the party is “not a regional party” but a national movement with candidates, structures and supporters in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

NDC Lists Candidates In The 12 Contested States

To set the record straight, the party listed its candidates in the 12 states named in the reports it disputed: Senator Kabiru Marafa in Zamfara State, Rtd Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim in Borno State, Hon. John Odey in Cross River State, and Babanta Michael Okon in Akwa Ibom.

Others are Nwofe Boniface in Ebonyi State, Yakubu Solomon Ndam in Plateau State, Ilu-Barde Aliyu in Katsina State, Alhaji Umar Usman Besse in Kebbi State, Jonga Yahaya Gabakau in Yobe State, Dutse Aminu Sani in Jigawa State, Prof Yahaya Mohammed Sani in Taraba State, and Abdu Sidi Bomi in Niger State.

The NDC called on media houses, journalists, bloggers and content creators to scrutinise their sources and verify information before publishing, saying “journalism thrives on truth, not rumors.”

The statement said the party remains committed to issue-based politics and would not be distracted by “sponsored falsehoods,” concluding with a call for Nigerians to join what it described as a rescue mission ahead of the 2027 general election.

The statement positioned the party as ready to contest with what it called credible candidates, with a clear manifesto focused on security, jobs and accountability.