NDC appoints Sam Egwu to head 17-Member screening committee for 2027 aspirants

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a 17-member screening committee for its presidential, governorship and National Assembly aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party announced that former Ebonyi State governor, Sam Egwu, will chair the committee.

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the NDC National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Enekweizu.

According to the statement, the party’s National Legal Adviser, Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, will serve as secretary of the committee.

Other members of the committee include Comrade Babatunde Ali as deputy chairman, alongside Alhaji Buba Galadima, Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori, Daniel Onifade, Ikeddy Isiguzo, Wole Adedayo, Dr. Osusu Osusu, Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji and Prof. Udenta Udenta.

Also named as members are Barrister Frederick Owotorufa, Hannatu Tanko, Dogo Shammar, Sir Henry Obaze, Clement Agiagie and Barrister Fatima Musa Abba.

“The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced a 17-member Screening Committee for its Presidential, Governorship, Senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants,” the statement read.

The party disclosed that the committee would be inaugurated by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

According to the NDC, the committee comprises party leaders, professionals and members of the party’s National Working Committee and was constituted to oversee the screening process for aspirants seeking elective positions under the platform of the party ahead of the 2027 elections.