The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its nationwide political presence ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that it has governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship polls will be conducted.
The party made the clarification while dismissing reports circulating in sections of the media and on social media alleging that it had failed to produce governorship candidates in 12 states.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq., the NDC described the reports as a deliberate attempt to misinform Nigerians and create doubts about the party’s preparedness for the 2027 elections.
According to the statement, the party remains fully organised across the country and has completed the nomination of governorship candidates in every state where elections will hold.
“We state categorically that this claim is false, malicious, a lie from the pit of hell, and intended to mislead Nigerians and undermine the growing momentum of the NDC nationwide,” the party said.
It added: “For the avoidance of doubt, the NDC has duly nominated and has governorship candidates in all the 28 states where governorship elections will take place in 2027.
“Our party is fully prepared, fully structured, and fully on ground in every state of the federation. The NDC is not a regional party. We are a national movement with candidates, structures, and supporters in all 36 states and the FCT.”
To reinforce its position, the party released the names of its governorship candidates in the 12 states that were allegedly omitted in the reports.
They include Senator Kabiru Marafa (Zamfara), retired Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim (Borno), Hon. John Odey (Cross River), Babanta Michael Okon (Akwa Ibom), Nwofe Boniface (Ebonyi), Yakubu Solomon Ndam (Plateau), Ilu-Barde Aliyu (Katsina), Alhaji Umar Usman Besse (Kebbi), Jonga Yahaya Gabakau (Yobe), Dutse Aminu Sani (Jigawa), Prof. Yahaya Mohammed Sani (Taraba), and Abdu Sidi Bomi (Niger).
The NDC also urged journalists and media organisations to exercise greater diligence in verifying information before publication, warning that the spread of unverified claims could weaken public confidence in democratic institutions.
“We urge media houses, journalists, bloggers, and content creators to scrutinize their sources and verify information before publishing. Journalism thrives on truth, not rumors. Peddling unverified propaganda only erodes public trust in the media and in our democracy.
“The NDC remains committed to issue-based politics. We will not be distracted by sponsored falsehoods,” the statement said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, the party expressed confidence in its chances, arguing that Nigerians are seeking a credible alternative to the current political order.
“Nigerians are tired of the old order. They are tired of recycled failures. The NDC is the preferred party to salvage Nigeria. With credible candidates, a clear manifesto, and a commitment to security, jobs, and accountability, we are ready to rescue and rebuild this nation in 2027.
“We call on all Nigerians to join the movement. The rescue mission has started,” the statement added.