NDC Unveils 17-Member Screening Committee for Presidential, Governorship Aspirants

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a 17-member screening committee to oversee the screening of aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for the presidential, governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives elections.

In a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the committee is scheduled to be inaugurated at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

According to the statement, former two-term Governor of Ebonyi State and ex-Senator of the Federal Republic, Sam Egwu, will chair the committee, while the NDC National Legal Adviser, Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, will serve as secretary.

The party described the committee as a blend of experienced party leaders, seasoned professionals and members of the National Working Committee assembled to ensure a transparent and credible screening process for aspirants across the various elective positions.

Other members of the committee include Comrade Babatunde Ali as Deputy Chairman, alongside notable political figures and professionals such as Buba Galadima, Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori, Mr. Daniel Onifade, Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo, Mr. Wole Adedayo, Dr. Osusu Osusu, Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji, Udenta Udenta, Barrister Frederick E. Owotorufa, Hannatu Tanko, Mr. Dogo Shammar, Henry Obaze, Mr. Clement Agiagie and Barrister Fatima Musa Abba.

The NDC leadership expressed confidence in the capacity of the committee members to conduct a fair, credible and transparent screening exercise ahead of the party’s primary elections.

The inauguration of the committee is seen as part of the party’s preparations to strengthen its internal democratic process and position itself ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

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