NDC Constitutes 17-Member Screening Committee for Aspirants

By Rhoda Godwin

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a 17-member Screening Committee to oversee the screening of its presidential, governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to a statement issued by the National Secretary of the party, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the committee is scheduled to be inaugurated at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

The committee is chaired by former two-term Governor of Ebonyi State and former Senator, Senator Sam Egwu, while the party’s National Legal Adviser, Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, will serve as Secretary.

The NDC said the committee comprises experienced party leaders, professionals, and members of the party’s National Working Committee, reflecting its commitment to a credible and transparent screening process.

Comrade Babatunde Ali was named Deputy Chairman of the committee.

Other members include Alhaji Buba Galadima, Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori, Mr. Daniel Onifade, Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo, Mr. Wole Adedayo, Dr. Osusu Osusu, Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji, Prof. Udenta Udenta, Barr. Frederick E. Owotorufa, Hannatu Tanko, Mr. Dogo Shammar, Sir Henry Obaze, Mr. Clement Agiagie, and Barr. Fatima Musa Abba.

The party leadership expressed confidence in the committee’s ability to conduct a thorough and impartial screening exercise that would ensure only qualified aspirants emerge to contest under the NDC platform.

The development comes amid increasing political activities and preparations by parties positioning themselves for the 2027 elections.

By setting up the screening panel, the NDC joins other political parties taking early steps to streamline their internal processes and strengthen confidence in candidate selection.

The party has recently intensified preparations for the elections through policy announcements and administrative measures aimed at broadening participation and ensuring transparency in its nomination process.