INEC Names Malam Muhammad Nami PDP Candidate for 2027
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially listed Malam Muhammad Nami as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for February 6, 2027. Nami's name was included in a list of 15 candidates published by INEC at its headquarters.
Other candidates include Mohammed Umaru Bago, the incumbent governor from the All Progressives Congress (APC), and representatives from various other parties. The announcement has led to celebrations among Nami's supporters in Niger State, who expressed their excitement through a press statement from the Muhammad Nami Media Directorate.
The statement emphasized that Nami's candidacy is validated despite a recent Supreme Court judgment involving INEC. Supporters are encouraged to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to support Nami in the elections, with some expressing confidence that his leadership will bring progress to the state.
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