Sam Egwu heads NDC screening committee for 2027 aspirants
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced a 17-member screening committee for its presidential, governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants.
The committee, which is to be inaugurated by 4:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, is headed by former two-term Governor of Ebonyi State, Sen. Sam Egwu.
A statement signed by the NDC National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Enekweizu, said Egwu, a former Senator of the Federal Republic, is to serve as chairman, while Barr. Reuben Egwuaba, the NDC National Legal Adviser, will serve as secretary of the committee.
Other members of the committee, which is a mix of both party leaders, tested professionals and some members of the NDC National Working Committee, include: 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, and Barr. Fatima Musa Abba – Member.
