Peter Obi tops NDC race as party names 17-member screening panel

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has named a 17-member screening committee to vet aspirants for the 2027 Presidential, Governorship, Senatorial and House of Representatives contests.

The committee, scheduled for inauguration at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, will be chaired by two-term former Ebonyi State Governor and ex-Senator Sam Egwu. 

Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, the NDC’s National Legal Adviser, will act as the committee secretary, the party announced in a statement signed by National Secretary Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.

Party sources say Peter Obi was the only candidate to submit a presidential nomination form before the deadline closed on Sunday, May 17, 2026, putting him in a commanding position as the party moves into its selection process. 

Obi, a former Anambra State governor, recently defected to the NDC from the African Democratic Congress.

The screening team blends party leaders, seasoned professionals and members of the NDC National Working Committee. 

Below is full list of other committee members:

• Comrade Babatunde Ali - Deputy Chairman

• . Alhaji Buba Galadima - Member 

• Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori – Member

• Mr. Daniel Onifade - Member

• Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo – Member

• Mr. Wole Adedayo - Member 

• Dr. Osusu Osusu – Member

• Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji – Member

• Prof. Udenta Udenta – Member

• Barr. Frederick E. Owotorufa - Member

• 13. Hannatu Tanko - member 

• Mr. Dogo Shammar – Member

• Sir Henry Obaze - Member

• Mr. Clement Agiagie – Member

• Barr. Fatima Musa Abba – Member

- The full list is as follows 

- NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) SCREENING COMMITTEE FOR PRESIDENTIAL, GOVERNORSHIP, SENATORIAL AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ASPIRANTS. 

- 1. His Excellency, Sen. Sam Egwu - Chairman

- 2. Comrade Babatunde Ali - Deputy Chairman

- 3. Barr. Reuben Egwuaba - Sectretary

- 4. AlhajiBuba Galadima - Member 

- 5. Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori - Member

- 6. Mr. Daniel Onifade - Member

- 7. Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo - Member

- 8. Mr. Wole Adedayo - Member 

- 9. Dr. Osusu Osusu - Member

- 10. Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji - Member

- 11. Prof. Udenta Udenta - Member

- 12. Barr. Frederick E. Owotorufa - Member.

- 13. Hannatu Tanko - member 

- 14. Mr. Dogo Shammar - Member

- 15. Sir Henry Obaze - Member

- 16. Mr. Clement Agiagie - Member

- 17. Barr. Fatima Musa Abba - Member

- Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu

- National Secretary

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