The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected reports alleging that it lacks governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as false and aimed at misleading the public.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq., the party said it was “shocked” by what it described as a coordinated campaign of misinformation circulating in parts of the media and across social media platforms.
According to the party, the reports suggesting that it failed to field governorship candidates in 12 states are entirely unfounded.
“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.
The NDC maintained that it has successfully nominated governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections are scheduled to hold in 2027.
It further stressed that the party has established political structures across the country and should not be viewed as a regional platform.
“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 statement added.
To counter what it described as propaganda, the party released the names of its governorship candidates in the 12 states mentioned in the disputed reports.
The candidates are Senator Kabiru Marafa (Zamfara), retired Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim (Borno), Hon. John Odey (Cross River), Babanta Michael Okon (Akwa Ibom), Nwofe Boniface (Ebonyi), Yakubu Solomon Ndam (Plateau), Ilu-Barde Aliyu (Katsina), Alhaji Umar Usman Besse (Kebbi), Jonga Yahaya Gabakau (Yobe), Dutse Aminu Sani (Jigawa), Prof. Yahaya Mohammed Sani (Taraba), and Abdu Sidi Bomi (Niger).
The party also called on journalists, media organisations, bloggers and other content creators to verify information before publication, warning against the spread of unverified reports.
“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 statement read.
Reaffirming its readiness for the 2027 elections, the party said it is focused on offering Nigerians an alternative political platform built on security, job creation and accountability.
“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,” the statement added.
