*The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress says the party has ‘duly nominated and has Governorship Candidates in all the 28 states where governorship elections will take place in 2027’
Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed shock over what the opposition party described as “a false story and deliberate propaganda” circulating in some sections of the media, and on social media.
The leadership of the party said the vital story claimed that the NDC “does not have governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 General Elections.”
Osa Director, Esq., National Publicity Secretary, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a statement Saturday, September 5, 2026, said: “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.
“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.”
Director stated: “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.”
The party also noted to set the record straight, below are the NDC Governorship Candidates in the 12 states falsely listed in the propaganda:
NDC GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES – 2027
- Zamfara State: Senator Kabiru Marafa
- Borno State: Rtd. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim
- Cross River State: Hon. John Odey
- Akwa Ibom: Babanta Michael Okon
- Ebonyi State: Nwofe Boniface
- Plateau state: Yakubu Solomon Ndam
- Katsina State: Ilu-Barde Aliyu
- Kebbi State: Alhaji Umar Usman Besse
- Yobe state: Jonga Yahaya Gabakau
- Jigawa State: Dutse Aminu Sani
- Taraba State: Prof. Yahaya Mohammed Sani
- Niger state: Abdu Sidi Bomi
Call to the media, by NDC
The statement further noted: “We urge media houses, journalists, bloggers, and content creators to scrutinise their sources and verify information before publishing.
“Journalism thrives on truth, not rumours.”
The National Publicity Secretary said: “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.”
According to NDC, “Nigerians are tired of the old order. They are tired of recycled failures.”
Director added: “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.”