NDC and ADC Confirm Candidates for 2027 Elections
On September 5, 2026, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), through its National Publicity Secretary Osa Director Esq., issued a statement affirming its full political structures across Nigeria and the nomination of candidates for all 28 states participating in the 2027 governorship elections. The NDC dismissed media reports claiming missing candidates as “false, malicious, and intended to undermine” its momentum.
The party provided a list of its gubernatorial candidates for 12 states, including Senator Kabiru Marafa for Zamfara State and Rtd. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim for Borno State.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), represented by National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdulahi, also announced its candidates, emphasizing their commitment to credible leadership. Notable ADC candidates include Isa Ashiru and Abubakar Malami.
Both parties urged responsible journalism to maintain public trust in Nigeria's democratic process and reaffirmed their focus on issue-based politics.
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