The NDC urged media organisations, journalists, bloggers and content creators to exercise greater diligence in verifying political information before publication
By Moses Okorie
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports claiming that the party does not have governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the reports as false and deliberately designed to undermine its growing political presence across the country.
The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq., said it was “shocked” by what it described as propaganda circulating in sections of the media and on social media.
The NDC categorically rejected the claim, insisting that it has duly nominated governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections are scheduled to hold in 2027.
“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,” the statement said.
The party also dismissed suggestions that it lacks a broad national structure, saying it has established structures, candidates and supporters across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
“The NDC is not a regional party. We are a national movement with candidates, structures, and supporters in all 36 states and the FCT,” it said.
To counter what it described as the false claims, the party released the names of its governorship candidates in the 12 states allegedly listed in the reports.
They are Senator Kabiru Marafa for Zamfara State; Rtd. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim for Borno State; Hon. John Odey for Cross River State; Babanta Michael Okon for Akwa Ibom State; Nwofe Boniface for Ebonyi State; Yakubu Solomon Ndam for Plateau State; Ilu-Barde Aliyu for Katsina State; Alhaji Umar Usman Besse for Kebbi State; Jonga Yahaya Gabakau for Yobe State; Dutse Aminu Sani for Jigawa State; Prof. Yahaya Mohammed Sani for Taraba State; and Abdu Sidi Bomi for Niger State.
The NDC urged media organisations, journalists, bloggers and content creators to exercise greater diligence in verifying political information before publication.
It said the circulation of unverified claims could damage public confidence in the media and the democratic process.
“Journalism thrives on truth, not rumours. Peddling unverified propaganda only erodes public trust in the media and in our democracy,” the party said.
The party further maintained that it would remain focused on issue-based politics and would not be distracted by what it described as sponsored falsehoods ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to the NDC, Nigerians are increasingly seeking an alternative to what it called the “old order” and “recycled failures,” expressing confidence that its candidates, manifesto and policy agenda would resonate with voters.
The party said its campaign would focus on key issues including security, job creation and accountability, describing itself as the political platform capable of “rescuing and rebuilding” Nigeria.
“The rescue mission has started,” the NDC declared.