The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports that it does not have governorship candidates in 12 states, describing the claim as false propaganda aimed at undermining the party’s growing political influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
The party said it had duly nominated governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections are scheduled to take place in 2027.
The NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, stated this in a statement, accusing those behind the report of deliberately misleading Nigerians about the party’s preparedness for the elections.
Director said the NDC was not a regional political platform but a national movement with structures, candidates and supporters across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
To counter the report, the party released the names of its governorship candidates in the 12 states cited in the alleged report.
They include Senator Kabiru Marafa in Zamfara State; retired Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim in Borno; Hon. John Odey in Cross River; Babanta Michael Okon in Akwa Ibom; Nwofe Boniface in Ebonyi; and Yakubu Solomon Ndam in Plateau.
Others are Ilu-Barde Aliyu in Katsina; Alhaji Umar Usman Besse in Kebbi; Jonga Yahaya Gabakau in Yobe; Dutse Aminu Sani in Jigawa; Prof. Yahaya Mohammed Sani in Taraba; and Abdu Sidi Bomi in Niger.
The party said the list was published to set the record straight and counter what it described as a deliberate attempt to portray the NDC as unprepared for the 2027 elections.
“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.
“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.
“Our party is fully prepared, fully structured, and fully on ground in every state of the federation. The NDC is not a regional party. We are a national movement with candidates, structures, and supporters in all 36 states and the FCT.”
The party also urged media organisations, journalists, bloggers and content creators to verify information before publishing reports about its activities.
“We urge media houses, journalists, bloggers, and content creators to scrutinize their sources and verify information before publishing. Journalism thrives on truth, not rumors. Peddling unverified propaganda only erodes public trust in the media and in our democracy,” it said.
The NDC said it remained committed to issue-based politics and would not be distracted by what it described as sponsored falsehoods.
The party also sought to present itself as an alternative to the existing political establishment, saying Nigerians were tired of the “old order” and “recycled failures.”
It said its candidates, manifesto and commitment to security, job creation and accountability positioned it as the preferred platform to “salvage Nigeria” in 2027.
“Nigerians are tired of the old order. They are tired of recycled failures. The NDC is the preferred party to salvage Nigeria. 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.
“We call on all Nigerians to join the movement. The rescue mission has started.”
