The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has named former Ebonyi State Governor, Senator Sam Egwu, as the chairman of its screening committee for aspirants eyeing presidential, governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives slots in the 2027 elections.
This announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu. According to the statement, the 17-member committee will be inaugurated at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as part of the party’s ongoing preparations for the next general elections.
Egwu, who served two terms as governor of Ebonyi State and later as a senator, will head the panel responsible for vetting candidates seeking to contest under the NDC banner.
The party also appointed its National Legal Adviser, Reuben Egwuaba, as the committee’s secretary, while Babatunde Ali will serve as deputy chairman. Other members include Buba Galadima, Mohammed Takori, Daniel Onifade, Ikeddy Isiguzo, Wole Adedayo, Dr. Osusu Osusu, Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji, Prof. Udenta Udenta, Frederick E. Owotorufa, Hannatu Tanko, Dogo Shammar, Sir Henry Obaze, Clement Agiagie, and Fatima Abba.
The NDC noted that the committee comprises party leaders, professionals, and members of its National Working Committee, chosen to oversee the screening process for aspirants contesting various positions in the 2027 elections.
This development comes as the party intensifies its preparations for the next electoral cycle. Recently, the NDC has adopted consensus arrangements for some of its primaries in certain parts of the country to minimize internal conflicts and strengthen party unity ahead of the polls.