PDP and NDC Challenge Candidate Omissions Before Deadline

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the NDC are confronting significant challenges regarding the exclusion of their candidates from the final governorship candidates' list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on October 10. The PDP's candidate for Gombe State, Isa Pantami, was initially on the provisional list but was omitted from the final list, prompting the party to engage INEC and consider legal remedies if the issue is unresolved by the October 24 deadline.

Mohammed Jungudo, the PDP's national publicity secretary, confirmed that Pantami's legal team has reached out to INEC. In Ogun State, both Pantami and his running mate, Kolapo-Sowunmi, were absent from the final list, raising concerns about the party's ability to field its preferred ticket.

The NDC's Kano State chairman, Hussaini Mairiga, stated that the party submitted the necessary details for their candidate, Gwarzo, but attributed his absence to a possible administrative error. The NDC is also considering legal action if the omissions are not rectified.