The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports that it lacks governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claim as false propaganda aimed at weakening the party’s growing political influence.
The party said it has duly nominated candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections will be held in 2027.
The NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said in a statement that the reports were deliberately misleading and did not reflect the party’s level of preparedness for the elections.
Director said the NDC was not a regional party but a national movement with candidates, structures and supporters across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
To counter the reports, the party released the names of its governorship candidates in the 12 states mentioned.
They include 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.
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 correct what it described as a deliberate attempt to portray the NDC as unprepared for the 2027 elections.
The NDC also urged media organisations, journalists, bloggers and content creators to verify information before publishing, warning that the spread of unverified claims could undermine public confidence in the media and 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.
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.”
The party further urged media practitioners to scrutinise their sources 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.
“The NDC remains committed to issue-based politics. We will not be distracted by sponsored falsehoods.”
The NDC also presented 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, jobs 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.”
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