NDC Claims Name Mix-Up Excluded La’ah from INEC List

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) stated that the omission of its Kaduna State governorship candidate, Senator Danjuma La’ah, from the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) final list for the 2027 election was due to discrepancies in the registration of his name. The list, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, includes 16 candidates but excludes La’ah amid disputes over the NDC’s ticket and alleged registration errors.

Kaduna State NDC Chairman Mordecai Ibrahim explained that network issues during the online registration process led to multiple attempts to register La’ah, causing a mix-up. Ibrahim expressed confidence that the discrepancies could be resolved and that La’ah and the party were qualified for the election.

He mentioned that legal options could still be pursued if necessary, citing a past instance where a court ordered a candidate's inclusion shortly before an election. The NDC has not disclosed whether it has formally petitioned INEC regarding the registration error.