NDC Lists Standard bearers For All 28 States Where Elections Will Hold Ahead Of 2027

...says it's “fully on ground” nationwide; calls for responsible journalism

By Osa Director
ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has dismissed reports claiming it has no governorship candidates in 12 states for the 2027 elections, insisting the party has duly nominated flag-bearers for all 28 states where polls will hold.
The party described the reports not only as “false, malicious, a lie from the pit of hell” as well as an attempt to undermine its growing momentum nationwide.
National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq, who signed the statement said the NDC remains a national movement with structures and candidates in all 36 states and the FCT.
“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,” Director said.

Party Lists 12 Candidates Cited In “Propaganda”

The NDC released the names of governorship candidates in the 12 states listed in the viral report, as part of efforts to “set the record straight.”

According to the party:
– Zamfara State: Senator Kabiru Marafa
– Borno State: Retd 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 For Media Verification 

The NDC urged media houses, journalists, bloggers and content creators to verify information before publishing, warning that peddling unverified propaganda erodes public trust in the media and in democracy.
“Journalism thrives on truth, not rumors,” the statement said. “The NDC remains committed to issue-based politics. We will not be distracted by sponsored falsehoods.”

“The Rescue Mission Has Started 

The party said Nigerians are “tired of the old order” and “tired of recycled failures,” positioning the NDC as the alternative to rescue the country in 2027.
“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,” Director stated.
He called on Nigerians to join the movement, adding: “The rescue mission has started.”