INEC Controversy Boosted Our Popularity, Attracted More Supporters – Gwarzo

The Kano State governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has mentioned the controversy surrounding the preliminary omission of his identify from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s record of candidates has boosted the occasion’s reputation and attracted extra supporters forward of the 2027 governorship election.

Gwarzo mentioned the restoration of his identify on the fee’s record following experiences that INEC had cleared him and the occasion’s governorship candidate in Gombe State, Professor Pantami, vindicated the NDC’s place that it complied with all electoral necessities.

His spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, made this identified whereas reacting to the event, saying the occasion was by no means intimidated by the preliminary omission as a result of it adopted all stipulated procedures.

He mentioned the occasion performed its membership registration, major election and submission of the candidate’s particulars in accordance with related electoral tips.

According to him, the controversy, which some had anticipated to weaken the occasion, as a substitute generated public curiosity, sympathy and elevated assist for the NDC.

“What some people thought would weaken us has instead brought us greater attention and strengthened our support base. The controversy has made more people interested in our party, our candidate and what we represent,” he mentioned.

Shuaibu added that the restoration of Gwarzo’s identify had bolstered the occasion’s confidence within the electoral course of and strengthened its resolve to contest the 2027 election.

He maintained that the event wouldn’t distract the occasion from its political actions, noting that its precedence remained grassroots mobilisation and engagement with residents throughout the 44 native authorities areas of the state.

The spokesperson additional urged supporters to stay peaceable, disciplined and dedicated to democratic participation, stressing that the occasion would proceed to pursue its political ambitions via lawful means.

He expressed confidence that the NDC would consolidate its rising assist base and stay centered on presenting its imaginative and prescient for Kano State forward of the 2027 governorship election.