NDC Names 17-Member Screening Panel For 2027 Aspirants

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a 17-member Screening Committee to vet candidates for the presidency, governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives races.

The panel, to be inaugurated at 4 pm on Tuesday, 19 May 2024, will be chaired by former two-term Ebonyi State Governor, Senator Sam Egwu.

According to a statement from the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, Egwu – himself a former senator – will serve as Chairman, while the NDC National Legal Adviser, Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, will act as Secretary.

The committee, drawn from senior party leaders, experienced professionals, and members of the National Working Committee, includes:

– Comrade Babatunde Ali – Deputy Chairman

– Alhaji Buba Galadima – Member

– Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori – Member

– Mr. Daniel Onifade – Member

– Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo – Member

– Mr. Wole Adedayo – Member

– Dr. Osusu Osusu – Member

– Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji – Member

– Prof. Udenta Udenta – Member

– Barr. Frederick E. Owotorufa – Member

– Hannatu Tanko – Member

– Mr. Dogo Shammar – Member

– Sir Henry Obaze – Member

– Mr. Clement Agiagie – Member

– Barr. Fatima Musa Abba – Member