{
  "id": 5841543,
  "title": "2027: NDC confirms governorship candidates in 28 states",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/2027-ndc-confirms-governorship-candidates-in-28-states",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T21:09:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/05/2027-ndc-confirms-governorship-candidates-in-28-states/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has gubernatorial candidates in all 28 states scheduled to hold gubernatorial elections in the 2027 general elections. This confirmation comes after the party addressed false reports claiming a lack of candidates in 12 states. Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, stated that the allegations were false and aimed at misleading Nigerians and undermining the party's momentum. He emphasized that the NDC is a national movement with candidates and structures in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The party urged media to verify information before publishing and reaffirmed its commitment to issue-based politics. Director stated that Nigerians are tired of the status quo and that the NDC is the preferred party to save Nigeria. He called on citizens to join the movement for a rescue mission focused on security, jobs, and accountability.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has confirmed that it has governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections will be held in the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director, made the clarification in a statement on Saturday. Director said the party was shocked to discover what he described as […] 2027: NDC confirms governorship…",
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  "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."
}