Abdulaziz Umar Ganduje, the eldest son of former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has obtained a nomination form to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The development, which emerged on Saturday, marks another notable political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections as the newly active NDC continues attracting politicians and aspirants from across different parties.
Political observers say Abdulaziz Ganduje’s decision to pursue his ambition under the NDC platform is particularly significant given his family’s long-standing association with the APC and its political structure in Kano State.
His father, Abdullahi Ganduje, remains one of the most influential political figures in northern Nigeria and previously served both as governor of Kano State and national chairman of the APC.
The move is expected to fuel further speculation about shifting alliances and evolving political calculations ahead of the next election cycle.
Although details regarding the specific constituency Abdulaziz intends to represent were still emerging, party sources reportedly confirmed that he had completed the process of obtaining the nomination documents required to participate in the party’s primaries.
Supporters of the NDC described the development as evidence that the party is expanding its political reach and gaining recognition among influential political families and younger aspirants nationwide.
Critics, however, argued that the move reflects the increasingly fluid nature of Nigerian politics, where politicians and political families frequently change party affiliations based on strategic interests and electoral opportunities.
The NDC has recently gained national attention following the reported involvement and alignment of several high-profile political figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Analysts believe the growing influx of politicians into the party could reshape opposition politics and intensify competition ahead of the 2027 elections.
As party primaries and coalition discussions continue across Nigeria, the latest development highlights the ongoing wave of political repositioning already defining the country’s pre-election landscape.
