Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the NDC governorship candidate in Kano State, has been reinstated by INEC ahead of the 2027 elections. According to his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the party was never worried about the initial omission because it followed all electoral procedures. Shuaibu claimed that the controversy had increased the NDC's popularity and attracted more supporters.
The controversy surrounding Gwarzo's omission and subsequent reinstatement has strengthened the party's popularity, rather than weakening its prospects ahead of the 2027 elections. Shuaibu said the party was convinced that all electoral requirements had been met by the NDC governorship candidate. He maintained that the decision did not come to the party as a surprise, as party members viewed the omission as a temporary setback.
Shuaibu said, "We were not frightened because we followed all the laid-down procedures from party membership to the nomination process and submission of our candidate's details." He added that the development had generated public sympathy and attracted more supporters to the party. The party is confident that the development has further boosted its chances in the forthcoming governorship election.
The NDC party will continue to mobilise voters and promote its programmes across Kano State. Shuaibu expressed confidence in the party's chances in the 2027 governorship election. He said, "What the electoral commission intended as a setback has actually worked in our favour. It has increased our supporters, strengthened our popularity and made more people identify with us."
INEC reinstated Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the NDC governorship candidate in Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections. The party was previously in a legal limbo after Gwarzo's omission from the list. The development has come as a relief to the party and its supporters, who had been protesting the omission.
The 2027 elections are expected to be a crucial test for the NDC party in Kano State. The party is banking on its mobilisation efforts and campaign activities to win the election. With Gwarzo reinstated, the party is now poised to face the election with renewed confidence and vigour.
The reinstatement of Gwarzo has also sparked reactions from other political stakeholders in the state. While some have welcomed the development, others have expressed concerns about the implications for the election. The NDC party has urged calm and appealed to its supporters to remain united and focused on the election.
Key points
- The controversy surrounding INEC's omission and reinstatement of Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has strengthened the NDC party's popularity in Kano State.
- The NDC party is confident that its chances in the 2027 governorship election have been boosted by the reinstatement of Gwarzo.
- The party will continue to mobilise voters and promote its programmes across Kano State ahead of the election.
