NDC Challenges INEC Over Candidate Omission in Kano

The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and its governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, have filed a petition with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the exclusion of their candidates from the final list for the 2027 Kano State governorship election. The NDC accused an INEC staff member, Hauwa Buhari Buhari, of being involved in irregularities concerning reports related to their governorship primary election.

They demanded an investigation into what they termed fraudulent and inconsistent reports that led to the omission of their candidates. The party also called for the immediate reinstatement of Gwarzo and his running mate, Hon. Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The petition was submitted following a protest on Friday, where the NDC insisted that it had met all nomination requirements. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kano State, Abdu Zango, confirmed receipt of the complaint and noted that there is an appeal window until October 24.

He assured that the petition would be forwarded to INEC’s national headquarters for further action.