The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed a former governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Egwu, as chairman of its screening committee ahead of the 2027 general elections.
themomentng reports that the party said the committee would screen presidential, governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants seeking to contest on its platform.
The NDC disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.
According to the statement, the 17-member committee was 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 responsible for assessing aspirants for various elective positions.
The party also named its National Legal Adviser, Reuben Egwuaba, as secretary of the committee. Babatunde Ali was appointed deputy chairman.
Other members of the committee are 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 party said the committee was made up of party leaders, professionals and members of its National Working Committee (NWC).
It added that the panel was selected to oversee the screening process for aspirants contesting different positions in the 2027 elections.
The inauguration, according to the NDC, forms part of its preparations for the next general elections.
