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NDC constitutes 17-man screeniing committee for presidential, governorship, NASS aspirants

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From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has set up a 17-member Screening Committee for its presidential, governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu on Tuesday, the committee is scheduled to be inaugurated at 4:00 p.m same day.

According to the statement, former Governor of Ebonyi State and ex-Senator, Sam Egwu, will serve as chairman of the committee, while the NDC National Legal Adviser, Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, will serve as secretary.

The statement said the committee comprises party leaders, professionals and members of the party’s National Working Committee.

Other members of the committee are Comrade Babatunde Ali as Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Buba Galadima, Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori, Mr. Daniel Onifade, Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo, Mr. Wole Adedayo, Dr. Osusu Osusu, Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji, Prof. Udenta Udenta, Barrister Frederick E. Owotorufa, Hannatu Tanko, Mr. Dogo Shammar, Sir Henry Obaze, Mr. Clement Agiagie and Barrister Fatima Musa Abba.