Breaking: NDC Appoints Ex-Governor Sam Egwu As Screening Committee Chairman

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed former Ebonyi State Governor, Senator Sam Egwu, as the chairman of its screening committee ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The party said the committee will be responsible for screening presidential, governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives aspirants seeking to contest on its platform.

This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.

According to the statement, the 17-member committee is scheduled to be inaugurated at 4 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Egwu, a former two-term governor of Ebonyi State and ex-senator, is expected to lead the panel tasked with assessing aspirants for various elective positions.

The party also announced its National Legal Adviser, Reuben Egwuaba, as the secretary of the committee, while Babatunde Ali was named 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 explained that the committee is composed of party leaders, professionals, and members of its National Working Committee (NWC).

It added that the panel will oversee the screening process for all aspirants seeking elective positions in the 2027 elections.

The inauguration marks part of the party’s broader preparations ahead of the upcoming general elections.