NDC appoints ex-Ebonyi governor, Egwu to head 2027 screening committee

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appointed former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Egwu, as chairman of its screening committee for presidential, governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.

According to the statement, the 17-member committee is scheduled to be inaugurated at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as part of the party’s preparations for the next general elections.

Egwu, a former two-term governor of Ebonyi State and former senator, is expected to lead the panel responsible for screening aspirants seeking elective offices on the platform of the NDC.

The party also named its National Legal Adviser, Reuben Egwuaba, as secretary of the committee, while Babatunde Ali will serve as deputy chairman.

Other members of the committee 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 said the committee comprises party leaders, professionals, and members of its National Working Committee selected to oversee the screening process for aspirants contesting various positions in the 2027 elections.

The development comes amid intensified preparations by the party for the next electoral cycle, with the NDC recently adopting consensus arrangements for some of its primaries in parts of the country in a bid to minimise internal disputes and strengthen party cohesion ahead of the polls.