NDC Chairman Alleges Forgery in Plateau Guber Substitution, Demands Police Probe

Comrade Solomon Ndam, the Plateau State Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that party members forged an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) substitution document in an attempt to unlawfully replace his candidacy for governor ahead of the 2027 elections. Ndam, who was elected the party's governorship candidate in May 2026, later withdrew from the race to adhere to the state's zoning arrangement, making way for a fresh primary.

During a speech to journalists in Jos, Ndam stated that Mr. Alfred Ali Dapal was the only person he signed the necessary substitution documents with. However, Ndam claims that a separate INEC Form EC11B surfaced after this, bearing his name and photograph but with a signature he described as forged and unknown to him, allegedly intended to facilitate the nomination of Jonathan Sunday Akuns.

Ndam emphasized that he is alive and healthy, clarifying that the signature on the document is not his own. The NDC chairman maintained that substitution of candidates without the consent of a withdrawing candidate is only permissible in cases of death, asserting that no such situation existed in his case. Ndam appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Plateau State Police Command to investigate the alleged forgery and ensure those responsible face arrest and prosecution.

He also indicated that he has consulted his lawyers and is contemplating a formal petition to the police if no action is taken. Ndam urged party members to remain calm and continue supporting the NDC, emphasizing the importance of following due process and the rule of law to resolve the dispute over the party's governorship ticket.