Supporters protest at Kano INEC over alleged omission of NDC governorship candidate

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has accused a staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of colluding with unauthorised individuals to substitute some of its candidates in Kano State.Hundreds of supporters staged a protest at INEC’s Kano office on Friday, submitting a petition demanding an investigation into alleged irregularities and the omission of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo from the commission’s list.Movement spokesperson, Dr. Habib Mohammed, alleged that forged letters with suspicious signatures were submitted to INEC headquarters, leading to the substitution of candidates. He insisted that only duly authorised party officials should communicate with INEC on nominations.“We believe an INEC staff member colluded with unauthorised people to conceal a decision that led to the substitution of some of our candidates,” Mohammed said, adding that the group had formally petitioned the commission.Deputy governorship candidate Mustapha Kwankwaso, who led the protest, described the omission of Gwarzo’s name as unjust and urged INEC to rectify the matter.Responding, Kano Resident Electoral Commissioner Abdu Zango assured protesters that their petition would be forwarded to INEC’s national headquarters. He explained that the commission had already provided reasons for the omission and opened a window for appeal until October 24.Zango commended the protesters for conducting themselves peacefully, stressing that the Kano office remained neutral and would give the petition due attention.

 Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) staged a peaceful protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Kano on Friday, demanding the inclusion of their governorship candidate, Aminu Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu, in the final list for the 2027 election.The protesters accused INEC of omitting the names despite the party fulfilling all nomination requirements. NDC leaders insisted the omission was due to a technical error on INEC’s part and urged the commission to urgently correct the anomaly.Party officials reassured members that consultations with INEC were ongoing. “The problem is not from us. INEC told us it was a computer glitch and promised to rectify it,” said Yusif Fasaha, the party’s Public Relations Officer in Kano.The protest highlights growing tension ahead of the polls, with NDC supporters calling on authorities to ensure fairness and transparency in the electoral process.

Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Kano State on Friday staged a peaceful protest at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the omission of the party’s governorship candidate, Aminu Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu, from the final list for the 2027 governorship election. The protesters who stormed […] Protest erupts at Kano INEC office over omission of NDC guber candidate’s name

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has accused a staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of colluding with unauthorised persons to facilitate the substitution of some of its candidates in Kano State. The accusation was made during a protest by hundreds of Kwankwasiyya Movement supporters at INEC’s Kano State office on Friday. The protesters submitted […] Kwankwasiyya accuses INEC staff of colluding to substitute Kano candidates

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State is hopeful that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will restore Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo and his running mate to the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election if their exclusion resulted from an error. The party’s Kano State chairman, Hussaini Isah Mai Riga, said […] Kano NDC hopes INEC will reinstate Gwarzo, running mate on 2027 candidate list

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called on the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to pursue legal action following the omission of its Kano State governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso, from the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).In a statement issued by spokesperson Dr. Habibu Saleh Mohammed, the movement advised the party to submit all required documents to INEC and explore legal remedies within the timeframe provided by law. It urged members and supporters to remain calm while the matter is addressed through due process.The group noted that Gwarzo had registered with the NDC within the stipulated period and said it was unaware of any court order that could justify the omission. It demanded that INEC clarify the circumstances surrounding the development.Citing Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act 2026, the movement highlighted that parties have 14 days to notify INEC in writing, accompanied by an affidavit, if a candidate’s name is missing from the published list.“We urge the NDC to ensure that all necessary documents, including evidence of timely party registration, candidate nomination, submission of particulars and relevant acknowledgements, are assembled and presented to INEC alongside any required affidavit,” the statement read.The movement emphasized that if records confirm compliance, INEC must transparently address the issue, stressing that confidence rests on due process and lawful remedies. It also urged supporters to avoid confrontation and the spread of unverified information, assuring them that updates would be shared as developments unfold.

The Kwankwassiyya Movement has revealed its next line of action following the omission of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, deputy governorship candidate in Kano State, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the final list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Kwankwaso and his principal, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, were omitted from the list published by INEC. The NDC has […] Kano guber: Kwankwassiyya reveals next line of action over disqualification of NDC candidate

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has urged the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to seek legal redress over the omission of its Kano State governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso, from the list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The movement also called on the party to submit the […] Kwankwasiyya urges NDC to seek legal redress over Gwarzo’s omission from INEC list