NDC Reinstates Borno Candidate After Campaign Controversy

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Borno State has reinstated Mohammed Bunu as a House of Assembly candidate after initially sanctioning him for allegedly campaigning for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A letter dated October 25, 2026, had informed Bunu of his dismissal due to actions deemed inconsistent with the party's constitution.

The allegations involved campaign materials featuring the ADC logo and Atiku Abubakar's name. However, a state reconciliation committee, formed on October 25, 2026, to investigate the claims, found Bunu not guilty after reviewing reports and hearing his testimony.

Aliyu Balarabe, the party’s state Publicity Secretary, stated that only the national convention has the authority to confirm a member's expulsion, thus rendering the earlier dismissal invalid. The NDC formally withdrew the dismissal notice, confirming Bunu's status as a recognized member of the party.