PDP Dismisses Claims of Alternative Governorship Candidate, Reaffirms Ombugadu’s Candidacy for 2027

By Our Correspondent

The Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked reports circulating on social media and some mainstream media platforms alleging that Architect Mohammed Ibrahim Ja’afar has emerged as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued from the party’s state headquarters in Lafia, the PDP described the reports as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to create confusion and disunity within the party.

The statement, signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Musa Bako Shabu, urged party members, supporters, and the general public to disregard the information, insisting that it was the handiwork of individuals bent on causing division and discord within the opposition party.

According to the PDP, the only legally recognized leadership of the party at the national level remains that led by Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed, while the Nasarawa State chapter is under the leadership of Dr. Daniel Joel Gimba.

The party maintained that the recognized leadership successfully conducted all processes leading to the emergence of candidates for the forthcoming elections, including the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms, screening exercises, and party primaries.

“The leadership recognized by law and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the processes that produced His Excellency, Rt. Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu, PhD, as the sole governorship candidate of the PDP in Nasarawa State for the forthcoming general elections,” the statement read.

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The party further noted that the same process also produced three senatorial candidates, five House of Representatives candidates, and 24 candidates for the State House of Assembly seats across the state.

The PDP expressed confidence that the publication of candidates’ names by INEC would finally put to rest any controversy surrounding the party’s authentic candidates and expose those spreading misinformation.

The party warned individuals and members engaged in activities capable of undermining its unity and progress to desist from such actions or face disciplinary measures in accordance with the party’s constitution.

“It is only a matter of time before the names of our duly nominated candidates are officially published by INEC, thereby bringing an end to the deception being peddled by those seeking to mislead the public,” the statement added.

Expressing optimism ahead of the elections, the PDP declared that it remains poised for victory in Nasarawa State, insisting that Rt. Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu and other party candidates enjoy widespread support among the electorate.

The party also commended its members and supporters for their steadfast loyalty, resilience, and commitment despite what it described as temporary challenges confronting the party.

“The PDP appreciates the doggedness, faith, and confidence of our members and supporters across the state. We encourage them to remain united, focused, and committed to the ideals of the party as we work towards achieving success in 2027,” the statement said.

The opposition party concluded by urging its members to continue mobilizing support at the grassroots level and to remain hopeful about the party’s prospects in the next electoral cycle.

Full Statement:

PRESS STATEMENTS From the PDP Nasarawa State Lafia Headquarter.

The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP is drowned to the recent misguided information going round some Social Media Handles and some main stream Media Outfits with the acertion that one Arch. Mohammed Ibrahim Ja’afaru is the Guber candidate of the PDP for the 2027 General Elections. This is not only misinformation but, mischief and unfolded therefore, the party faithful within and without the state as well as the general public should by this circular remain focused, calm and resolute while disregarding the news as fake as it pendlers who are only bent to cause division and discord within the party.

The leadership of our grate party legally recognizes by law and INEC today is that of Hon. Abdulrahaman Mohammed led National Leadership and Dr. Daniel Joel Gimba led State leadership which anchored the sales of Interest and Nomination Forms to the screening and the conduct of the party primaries that produced His Excellency, Rt. Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu PhD as the sole Governorship candidate of the party in Nasarawa State for the forthcoming general elections with three (3) Senatorial candidates, five (5) Federal House of Representative candidates as well as the twenty-four (24) State House of Assembly Constituencies candidates.

For the doubting Thomas, time as the saying goes, heals all wounds. The name of His Excellency Rt. Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu PhD and other candidates who have emerged from the party primary processes shall be published by the INEC thereby marking the end of the road to the gulibles. It is on this note that the party is issuing out warning to all mischief members of the party to embrace self discipline to avoid an unavailable consequences.

PDP shall emerge victorious in the forthcoming general elections as Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu PhD and other party candidates shall be elected to represent the good people of Nasarawa State at various levels.

Finally, the PDP Nasarawa State chapter appreciates the doggedness of the members and the general public for their faith and hope in the party despite the momentary challenges. PDP and the leadership at all stratas are proud of you and solicit that you should keep the fire burning and the flag flying higher until we reach the golden stand comes 2027 God’s will.

PDP Power To The People!

Hon. Musa Bako Shabu

P.R.O PDP, Nasarawa State.

31/5/2026.