NDC and PDP Await INEC's Decision on Candidate Exclusions
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) acknowledged receipt of its complaint regarding the exclusion of its candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from the Kano State governorship election list. However, INEC has not provided a final response as of the deadline on October 24, 2026.
The NDC's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, stated that Gwarzo, along with his running mate Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, was duly registered with the party. In Gombe State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed an affidavit seeking to reinstate Isa Pantami's name on the governorship candidate list after he was excluded from the final list published on October 10, despite being on the provisional list on August 29.
The PDP claims it fulfilled all nomination requirements. The status of both candidates remains uncertain ahead of the governorship elections scheduled for February 6, 2027.
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