PDP and NDC Challenge INEC Over Candidate Omissions
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for omitting their governorship candidates from the final list for the 2027 elections. The affected candidates include Ladi Adebutu of the PDP in Ogun State, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami in Gombe State, and Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo of the NDC in Kano State.
Their running mates were also omitted. This situation has led to protests and demands for clarification, with Adebutu alleging political interference.
INEC's Oyo State office stated that it published the names submitted by the parties, while the Kano office confirmed it forwarded the aspirants' names to the national headquarters. The NDC announced it would pursue legal action to include Gwarzo and his running mate, Mustapha Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.
The NDC's Kano State Chairman, Hussaini Isah Mairiga, attributed the omission to a technical error and expressed confidence it would be resolved soon.
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