NDC Challenges Court Ruling Displacing Candidate in Kano

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally requested an investigation by the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into a court ruling that displaced its candidate, Dr. Muhammad Hamisu, for the Gwale Federal Constituency in Kano State. During a press briefing, Dr. Naziru Yusuf Abdullahi, the party's chairman in Gwale Local Government Area, stated that the party was not invited to testify in a lawsuit challenging its candidate-selection process.

The NDC conducted a consensus and affirmation exercise on May 29, 2026, where candidates were endorsed with monitoring from INEC and other agencies. Abdullahi noted that the party was unaware of any official communication regarding the replacement of its candidates until a court case was brought by Abdulmajid Hamisu against INEC and the NDC.

The NDC officials claimed they were denied the opportunity to present evidence regarding the candidate selection process. Additionally, the party's Kano State Chairman and State Secretary challenged a disputed letter dated June 15, 2026, regarding the party's list of candidates, asserting it was not authorized by them.