2027: INEC controversy has made NDC extra widespread in Kano – Gwarzo’s aide

Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, says the controversy over the elimination and subsequent restoration of his principal’s title from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s checklist has elevated the get together’s reputation.

Shuaibu made this identified on Friday whereas reacting to INEC’s determination to revive Gwarzo’s title forward of the 2027 governorship election.

He mentioned the get together was by no means apprehensive concerning the preliminary omission as a result of it was assured that it had adopted all the mandatory electoral procedures.

According to him, the event was solely a short lived problem that the get together anticipated could be resolved.

“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 mentioned.

Shuaibu additional claimed that the controversy had attracted public sympathy and inspired extra folks to assist the get together.

“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,” he mentioned.

He added that the NDC would proceed its marketing campaign and grassroots mobilisation throughout Kano State whereas selling its plans and insurance policies to voters.

The spokesperson expressed confidence that the event would enhance the get together’s possibilities within the 2027 governorship election.

INEC restored Gwarzo’s title following public controversy over its earlier omission from the checklist of candidates for the forthcoming election.