Peter Obi attends NDC screening for presidential hopefuls
Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor, arrived at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) headquarters in Abuja for the party’s presidential screening exercise. He is considered a strong contender to become the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 general election. The NDC recently suspended the sale of presidential nomination forms, fueling speculation about Obi’s candidacy. The screening committee, chaired by Senator Sam Egwu, is responsible for evaluating aspirants seeking various elective offices.
Key takeaways
- Peter Obi arrived at the NDC national secretariat in Abuja for the presidential screening exercise.
- He handed over his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to his aide after arriving at about 6:45pm.
- The screening committee is chaired by Senator Sam Egwu, who entered the venue about 20 minutes before Obi.
- The committee is scheduled to be inaugurated by 4pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
- Other committee members include Buba Galadima, Ikeddy Isiguzo, Wole Adedayo, Udenta Udenta, and Henry Obaze.
