2027: NDC, beacon of hope with principles—Zamfara chairman
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State has urged its members and supporters to remain calm following reports that the names of some candidates were missing from recent lists released by the Independent…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is one of several newer parties positioning itself ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, often drawing defectors from established platforms like the APC and PDP as politicians seek fresh vehicles to contest for office. In Zamfara State, where political loyalties have shifted repeatedly in recent election cycles, Senator Kabir Garba Marafa has emerged as a key figure within the NDC's state structure.
The coverage centres on remarks by the party's Zamfara chairman, Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako, urging members to stay united and rally behind Marafa, while also addressing concerns over the exclusion of some candidates' names from lists released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC's candidate list issues have been a recurring source of friction between parties and the commission in past election cycles, sometimes leading to legal disputes. Both reports agree on the chairman's call for calm and continued support, though details on how the party intends to resolve the missing-names issue with INEC are yet to be reported.