NDC okays Obi for 2027 presidential race

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has been cleared to contest in the presidential primaries of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general election.

The chairman of the party’s National Screening Committee, Sam Egwu, announced the clearance in a video shared on the party’s official X account on Wednesday.

Egwu said the committee was satisfied that Obi met all constitutional and statutory requirements to contest, following a screening exercise conducted in Abuja on Tuesday.

According to him, Obi complied with the provisions of the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act, and the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and provided satisfactory responses to questions raised during the exercise.

Reacting via his X account, Obi said the screening lasted over two and a half hours, during which his credentials—including academic certificates, NYSC records and age declarations—were thoroughly examined.

He added that he also presented his vision for Nigeria and the leadership approach he intends to offer.

“Following the process, I was cleared and received the presidential nomination form I had earlier purchased,” Obi said.

He commended the screening committee and party leadership for what he described as a transparent and credible exercise.

The development comes as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general election, with parties ramping up preparations for primaries and possible alliances.