By Jude Opara
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has described as shocking, the alleged false story and deliberate propaganda circulating in sections of the media and on social media claiming that the party does not have governorship candidates in 12 states for the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
National Publicity Secretary (NPS) of the NDC, Osa Director in a statement at the weekend said the claim is false, malicious, a lie intended to mislead Nigerians and undermine the growing momentum of the party across the country.
Director said, the NDC is duly prepared and has nominated governorship candidates in all the 28 states where the 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 Federal Capital Territory (FCT)”.
He also listed the names of the party’s candidates in the 12 states where the party was said not to have flag bearers.
“To set the record straight, below are the NDC Governorship Candidates in the 12 states falsely listed in the propaganda:
1. *Zamfara State*: Senator Kabiru Marafa
2. *Borno State*: Rtd Rear Admiral Ibrahim Sanusi Kasim
3. *Cross River State*: Hon. John Odey
4. Akwa Ibom: Babanta Michael Okon
5. Ebonyi State: Nwofe Boniface
6. Plateau state: Yakubu Solomon Ndam
7. *Katsina State*: Ilu-Barde Aliyu
8. *Kebbi State*: Alhaji Umar Usman Besse
9.Yobe state: Jonga Yahaya Gabakau
10. Jigawa State: Dutse Aminu Sani
11. *Taraba State*: Prof Yahaya Mohammed Sani
12. Niger state: Abdu Sidi Bomi”.
The NDC called on the media, bloggers and content creators to always scrutinize and verify the source of every information before publishing, in line with the tenets of journalism which he pointed out thrives on truth and not rumours.
The NPS added that the party remains committed to issue-based politics, and will not be distracted by what he termed propaganda and sponsored falsehoods.
“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.
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