{
  "id": 2213989,
  "title": "2027: Kwankwaso submits NDC candidates’ name in 19 Northern states, FCT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/2027-kwankwaso-submits-ndc-candidates-name-in-19-northern-states-fct",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T20:05:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/20/2027-kwankwaso-submits-ndc-candidates-name-in-19-northern-states-fct/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a statement shared on his verified X account, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), announced that he has submitted the names of the NDC candidates for the forthcoming 2027 general elections in 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The former Kano State governor expressed his gratitude to the party leadership and all the candidates for their dedication and steadfastness. Kwankwaso emphasized that this move represents a significant stride towards assembling a robust NDC team prepared to compete effectively at all levels. He conveyed the team's preparedness to proceed, stating, \"In a spirit of complete collaboration, support and solidarity, I led the coordination and formal submission of National Democratic Congress, NDC, candidates across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory.\" The finalization of this process took place today, Thursday, 20th August 2026, with the official presentation of all candidate names to the NDC National Leader, Sen. Seriake Dickson.",
  "summary": "The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has submitted the names of the NDC candidates in the 19 Northern states, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso made this known in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday. He thanked the leadership […] 2027: Kwankwaso submits NDC…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rabi’u Kwankwaso submitted NDC candidates’ names in 19 Northern states and FCT.",
    "Kwankwaso expressed gratitude to party leadership and candidates.",
    "Submission finalized on 20th August 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}