Rabi’u Kwankwaso, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, formally submits the party’s candidates’ names for the 2027 general elections across 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He announces the development in a statement posted on his verified X account on Thursday.

The reports say the exercise is coordinated by Kwankwaso in collaboration with the NDC National Working Committee and party candidates at different levels. Nigerian Eye adds that the submission is concluded with the formal presentation of the candidates’ names to the NDC National Leader, Sen. Seriake Dickson. Daily Post Nigeria similarly frames the move as an early party-building step ahead of 2027. Both outlets note that Kwankwaso thanks party leadership and aspirants for their cooperation during the process, and he expresses optimism about the party’s preparation for the elections.