The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has dismissed a report that it does not have governorship candidates for the 2027 general election in 12 states of the federation.
The NDC said in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, that the party was shocked over the report, describing it as “a false story and deliberate propaganda.”
The NDC said the story was intended to undermine the party across the country.
“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.
“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 NDC said.
Clarifying further, the NDC listed its governorship candidates in the 12 states in the report.
According to NDC in the statement, party the has candidates in the 12 states are Senator Kabiru Marafa, Zamfara State; Rtd. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim, Borno State; Hon. John Odey, Cross River State: Babanta Michael Okon, Akwa Ibom; Nwofe Boniface, Ebonyi State; and Yakubu Solomon Ndam, Plateau State.
The NDC listed its other governorship candidates to include Ilu-Barde Aliyu, Katsina State; Alhaji Umar Usman Besse, Kebbi State; Jonga Yahaya Gabakau,Yobe State; Dutse Aminu Sani, Jigawa State; Prog. Yahaya Mohammed Sani, Taraba State; and Abdu Sidi Bomi, Niger State.
The NDC urged the media to verify their stories before publishing them.
“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 party expressed its commitment to issue-based politics, stressing that it would not be distracted by sponsored falsehoods.
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