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Breaking: NDC Announces Who Will Be Its Presidential Candidate For 2027
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has been confirmed as the sole aspirant for the presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the lead-up to the 2027 general election.
This development comes after the closure of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the party’s presidential primary, with party insiders reporting that Obi was the only candidate to complete the necessary process before the deadline.
In contrast, the NDC has announced an extension for aspirants seeking positions in other elective offices across the nation. This extension impacts roles such as governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly.
According to a statement from the party’s National Secretary, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the deadline for collecting Expression of Interest Forms for these categories has been postponed from May 17 to May 24, 2026.
It is important to note that this extension does not apply to the presidential race, as the party has officially closed the window for presidential aspirants.
With Obi being the only candidate, there is growing speculation that he may be positioned as the consensus candidate for the NDC in the upcoming election cycle.
Obi recently joined the NDC after parting ways with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, a move that sparked fresh political conversations within opposition circles and among his supporters nationwide.
According to the timetable released by the party, screening of aspirants will begin on Tuesday, May 19, and end on May 26. The process will cover aspirants who successfully purchased and submitted their completed forms.
The party also fixed May 20 to May 26 for the collection and return of Nomination Forms by aspirants who scale through the screening stage.
The NDC warned that no further extension would be granted after the new deadline and urged aspirants to strictly comply with the timetable and submission guidelines.
It directed all aspirants to appear before screening and pre-qualification panels with relevant documents, including educational certificates, birth certificates or age declarations, passport photographs, voter’s cards, party membership cards and curriculum vitae.
According to the party, all documents are expected to be submitted in six copies to the Screening Committee.
The NDC further explained that aspirants would be assessed based on competence, capacity, character and acceptability among the electorate, while local political realities would also be considered during the screening exercise.
The party added that its affirmative action policy would remain a major consideration, especially for women, youths and persons living with disabilities seeking elective positions under its platform.
It also encouraged aspirants to embrace consensus arrangements where necessary in order to strengthen internal unity ahead of the elections.
Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has officially confirmed that he will retain his Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, putting to rest speculation surrounding the composition of his re-election ticket. Government
Governor Bago made the announcement on Tuesday during a gathering at the Government House in Minna, where he declared that Garba would remain his deputy on the 2027 ticket. He further disclosed that Garba’s name would be submitted alongside his to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as required by law.
The governor explained that the Nigerian Constitution mandates every governorship candidate to nominate a deputy when submitting nomination forms to INEC. He noted that recent rumours had created uncertainty over his choice of running mate, prompting him to publicly reaffirm Garba’s position.
Bago stated that the decision was intended to end months of speculation and reassure party members and supporters that Yakubu Garba remains his preferred deputy for the next electoral cycle.
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has dismissed reports that he plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.
Naija News reports that Dogara described the reports as false and politically motivated, insisting that he remained a loyal member of the ruling party.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Dr Dominic Alancha.
According to the statement, the former Speaker is committed to working for the victory of the APC and the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Alancha said reports suggesting that Dogara was considering leaving the party were deliberately fabricated to create tension within the APC.
He said, “We wish to state categorically that these claims are false, baseless, and deliberately intended to mislead the public and create unnecessary political tension.
“Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara remains a committed and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress. He has neither resigned from the party nor expressed any intention to do so.”
The spokesperson accused unnamed individuals of attempting to exploit the reports to cause division among members of the party.
“Reports suggesting otherwise are the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to sow division within the APC,” the statement added.
Dogara Committed To APC Victory
Alancha said Dogara was already working with party leaders and members to strengthen the APC ahead of the next general election.
The statement read, “As a statesman and experienced democrat, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara remains steadfast in his commitment to the unity, growth, and success of the APC.
“He is fully dedicated to working with party leaders, members, and supporters across the country to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.”
The statement stressed that Dogara’s political focus remained on supporting the ruling party and contributing to its electoral success.
Dogara also pledged his support for Tinubu’s bid for a second term, according to the statement.
“Furthermore, Rt. Hon. Dogara is committed to supporting the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ensuring the victory of the APC in the 2027 general election,” Alancha stated.
He added that the former Speaker remained focused on promoting good governance, national unity and development under the APC-led administration.
Alancha urged members of the public and the media to disregard unverified reports about Dogara’s political future.
He added, “We urge members of the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and rely only on verified information from credible and official sources.
“Those behind these unfounded allegations should desist from spreading falsehoods capable of undermining the unity of our great party
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has nominated his deputy, Murtala Garo, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued in Kano by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, on Monday.
The governor made the declaration during a strategic meeting with federal political appointees of President Bola Tinubu at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.
Governor Yusuf said the decision was based on Mr Garo’s loyalty, competence and commitment to the development of the state since assuming office as deputy governor.
He described Mr Garo as a dependable partner who had consistently demonstrated competence and a strong sense of responsibility, and expressed satisfaction with their working relationship.
The governor also passed a vote of confidence on the deputy governor, saying his contributions had strengthened the administration’s efforts to deliver meaningful development and improve the welfare of the people of Kano State.
He called on party leaders, political appointees and supporters to remain united and committed as the administration consolidates its achievements ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mr Yusuf, who was elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in 2023, is seeking reelection as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), having defected to the federal ruling party earlier this year.
(NAN)
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