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 identify from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s record has elevated the occasion’s reputation.
Shuaibu made this identified on Friday whereas reacting to INEC’s resolution to revive Gwarzo’s identify forward of the 2027 governorship election.
He stated the occasion was by no means anxious in regards to the preliminary omission as a result of it was assured that it had adopted all the required electoral procedures.
According to him, the event was solely a brief problem that the occasion 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 stated.
Shuaibu additional claimed that the controversy had attracted public sympathy and inspired more folks to help the occasion.
“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 stated.
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 occasion’s possibilities in the 2027 governorship election.
INEC restored Gwarzo’s identify following public controversy over its earlier omission from the record of candidates for the forthcoming election.
