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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the NDC’s vice‑presidential candidate, has denied reports that the party will abandon its 2027 presidential bid in favour of the African Democratic Congress. He affirmed the NDC ticket remains in the contest and warned supporters against any last‑minute claims of withdrawal.
Paul Oche Adoyi, CEO of Fama Giant Nigeria Ltd, announced his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial District seat under the Nigeria Democratic Congress. He outlined a legislative agenda centred on agricultural mechanisation, youth empowerment, welfare for vulnerable groups and a gradual rise to a ₦600,000 minimum wage.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress filed a petition on 16 October 2026 accusing an INEC official of producing multiple inconsistent reports on its Kano governorship primary, claiming the documents contain conflicting information about candidates and lack essential details.
Professor Pat Utomi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress challenged President Bola Tinubu to visit all state capitals and rural areas to shake hands with Nigerians, criticizing the president's plan to limit campaign trips to only a few states.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress in Zamfara State urged its members to stay calm after reports that some of its candidates were missing from the INEC‑released lists. Chairman Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako appealed for peaceful mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Enugu State Police Command has opened an investigation after unidentified gunmen opened fire at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) secretariat and later at Akanu Ibiam International Airport. One civilian was injured and several vehicles were damaged, prompting a joint police‑military response.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has asked the Nigeria Democratic Congress to file a legal challenge after its Kano governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and running mate Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso were left out of the INEC‑published candidate list. The group urges the party to submit the required paperwork and invoke the Electoral Act to correct the error.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress announced it will pursue all legal avenues to have its governorship candidates, left out of INEC's published list, reinstated ahead of the 2027 polls.
Presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress criticised the federal government’s 30‑day petrol price discount, saying it will not address poverty, unemployment or insecurity. He urged a comprehensive impact assessment before any temporary relief is introduced.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress claims its Kano State governorship candidate, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso, were mistakenly left out of the candidate list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, and expects the names to be added promptly.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress announced that its Presidential Campaign Council will be inaugurated on 20 October in Abuja, marking a key step in its preparation for the 2027 general elections. Party chairman Sen. Moses Cleopas outlined the planned structure and upcoming activities.
Presidential candidate Peter Obi told the BBC African Service that, unlike former President Buhari, he will be in control and will start his anti‑corruption drive with the president’s own household if he wins the 2027 election.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress denied rumours that its leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, was conspiring to undermine the party’s 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, calling the allegations malicious lies.