NDC Clears Peter Obi to Contest 2027 Presidential Primary

Peter Obi has been officially cleared to contest in the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The announcement was made on Wednesday by Sam Egwu, chairman of the party’s National Screening Committee, in a video shared on the NDC’s official X page.

According to Egwu, the committee reviewed Obi’s qualifications during a screening exercise held in Abuja on Tuesday and found him eligible under the party’s constitution and Nigeria’s electoral laws.

“This is to certify that, following the screening of His Excellency Peter Obi by the National Screening Committee of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, and having satisfied ourselves that he has complied with all the requirements of the constitution of the party, the Electoral Act, and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), dealing with eligibility to contest the presidential election, and having provided satisfactory answers to all questions put to him by members of the committee, he is hereby cleared to contest in the presidential primaries of the party for the 2027 presidential election on dates to be announced by the party,” Egwu stated.

In his reaction, Obi said the screening process lasted over two and a half hours, during which officials carefully examined his academic records, NYSC certificate and other credentials.

“Yesterday, May 19, in Abuja, I attended the presidential screening organised by our party, which took over two and a half hours. They carefully reviewed all my documents, including my degree certificates, NYSC credentials, and age declarations,” he wrote on X.

“During the process, I also addressed questions regarding my vision for a new Nigeria and the type of leadership our nation urgently needs right now.”

The former Anambra governor said he later received the presidential nomination form after being cleared by the committee.

He also praised the panel led by Sam Egwu for what he described as professionalism and transparency throughout the exercise.

“I would like to commend the screening committee, led by former governor Sam Egwu, for their thorough and professional approach. Additionally, I appreciate our party’s leadership for upholding the democratic process,” Obi stated.

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