Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has been screened and cleared to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Mr. Obi, in an X post, said that he attended the NDC’s Presidential screening, which took over two and a half hours, in Abuja, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
According to him, the screening Committee “carefully reviewed all my documents, including my degree certificates, NYSC credentials, and age declarations.
“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. Following this, I was cleared and received the presidential nomination form I had previously paid for.”
He commended the 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.
