The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced plans to engage the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the commission’s published list of candidates for the 2027 elections in Kano State.
The movement described the development as unexpected, saying it believed the candidates had met the relevant registration and nomination requirements.
The NDC has also reportedly described the omission as an error and said it was seeking a correction.
Movement Says Omission Came as a Surprise
Speaking on Arise Television, Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya Movement, said the group was unaware of any reason that would justify excluding the candidates from the list.
Mohammed maintained that Kwankwaso was registered with the NDC within the stipulated period and said the movement had no knowledge of any pending court judgment or order affecting the candidacy.
He also cited Kwankwaso’s previous service as deputy governor of Kano State, arguing that the movement had no reason to question his qualifications on that basis.
However, the specific reason for the omission has not been established in the information provided.
Kwankwasiyya Considers Legal Options
Mohammed said the movement would pursue engagement with INEC and explore the legal remedies available to candidates whose names were omitted from the published list.
He referred to a provision allowing candidates to seek redress within 14 days, although the precise statutory provision and its application to this case should be confirmed before publication.
The movement said it remained confident that the matter could be resolved through the appropriate channels.
INEC Clarification Expected
The omission has raised questions about the status of the NDC candidates’ nominations in Kano State as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.
While the movement suspects a possible administrative error, no official explanation from INEC was included in the supplied report.
A clarification from the commission would help establish why the names were omitted and whether a correction or other formal process is available.
For now, the Kwankwasiyya Movement says it intends to pursue the matter through engagement with INEC and any applicable legal procedures
