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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected reports that it has no governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claim as false propaganda intended to weaken its growing political influence.
The party said it had duly nominated governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections are scheduled to hold in 2027.
NDC National Publicity Secretary Osa Director made this known in a statement, accusing those behind the report of deliberately giving Nigerians a false impression of the party’s readiness for the elections.
PRESS STATEMENT
NDC REAFFIRMS PRESENCE IN ALL 28 STATES: WE HAVE GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES FOR 2027
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— Nigeria Democratic Congress (@NigeriaNDCHQ) September 5, 2026
Director said the NDC was a national political movement rather than a regional party, with candidates, structures and supporters across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The statement read: “The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has been shocked to discover a false story and deliberate propaganda circulating in sections of the media and on social media claiming that the NDC does not have governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 general 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. 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.”
In response to the report, the party released the names of its candidates in the 12 states referenced in the alleged claim.
They are Senator Kabiru Marafa in Zamfara; Rtd 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.
The list also includes 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 NDC said it published the list to correct what it described as an attempt to portray the party as unprepared for the 2027 elections.
It also called on media organisations, journalists, bloggers and content creators to verify information before publishing reports about the party, warning that the spread of unverified claims could undermine public confidence in both the media and the democratic process.
The party said it would remain focused on issue-based politics and would not be distracted by what it described as sponsored falsehoods.
“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.
“The NDC remains committed to issue-based politics. We will not be distracted by sponsored falsehoods,” the party said.
The NDC also presented itself as an alternative to the existing political establishment, saying Nigerians were dissatisfied with the “old order” and repeated failures.
It said its candidates, manifesto and stated commitment to security, jobs and accountability positioned it as the platform to “salvage Nigeria” in 2027.
The party called on Nigerians to join its movement, saying its “rescue mission” had begun.
