The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu following the exclusion of its Kano State governorship hopeful, Aminu Gwarzo, from the list of politicians cleared to participate in the 2027 gubernatorial election.
The party’s spokesperson, Theo Abu Agada, expressed his displeasure over the development, describing the situation as a cause for concern ahead of the forthcoming electoral contest.
Abu Agada made his position known in a statement published on his verified X account on Saturday, October 10, 2026, following the emergence of reports concerning the electoral commission’s decision.
The controversy arose after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) unveiled the final register of candidates expected to participate in the 2027 governorship polls across the country.
The publication of the list has attracted attention, particularly following the absence of Gwarzo’s name among the candidates listed for the Kano State gubernatorial race.
The development has prompted a response from the NDC leadership, with the party’s representative questioning the circumstances surrounding the omission and directing criticism at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to Abu Agada, the latest development suggests that the ruling party may be uncomfortable with the political situation ahead of the next general elections.
The NDC spokesman maintained that the APC-led government appeared unsettled, suggesting that the exclusion of his party’s candidate had raised questions about the political atmosphere surrounding the forthcoming exercise.
His comments followed the circulation of reports about INEC’s final list, which has become a subject of discussion among political observers and supporters of the affected parties.
The Kano State governorship contest is expected to attract considerable interest as political parties begin preparations to secure electoral support and position their candidates for the next round of elections.
For the NDC, the omission of Gwarzo’s name represents a significant development that has now drawn a public response from one of its leading spokespersons.
Abu Agada subsequently took to his official social media platform to communicate the party’s concerns and share his assessment of the situation.
In his remarks, the party representative focused his criticism on the APC administration, arguing that the ruling party appeared jittery amid preparations for the 2027 elections.
The statement has added another dimension to the political discussions surrounding the publication of the candidates’ register and the participation of political parties in the forthcoming governorship contests.
However, the available account does not establish the specific reason INEC omitted Gwarzo’s name from the published list. Further clarification from the electoral commission would be necessary to determine the circumstances surrounding the decision.
Abu Agada’s reaction comes at a time when political parties are expected to intensify their preparations for the 2027 elections, with candidate eligibility and compliance with electoral requirements likely to remain important issues.
The NDC spokesperson’s statement reflects the party’s position on the matter, particularly its concerns about the exclusion of its Kano governorship candidate and its criticism of the ruling party.
In the post shared on Saturday, Abu Agada made further remarks about the development.
Below is the statement issued by the NDC spokesperson on his official X account:
