2027: NDC screens Peter Obi for presidential primaries
NDC Screens Peter Obi for 2027 Presidential Primaries
By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has completed the screening of Peter Obi as a presidential aspirant for the upcoming 2027 elections.
Obi arrived at the party’s national secretariat shortly after Senator Sam Egwu, chair of the screening committee and former governor of Ebonyi State, began the process. The screening lasted over two hours.
In a statement to reporters following the screening, Obi rejected any claims that he had been chosen as the party’s consensus candidate. “The process remains open and democratic,” he said, emphasizing that he had purchased an expression of interest form, and noted that he was currently the only individual expressing interest.
Obi praised the NDC for conducting a transparent screening. “When we say there is going to be a screening, there is going to be a screening. That is democracy in action,” he stated.
Addressing rumors that former President Goodluck Jonathan may enter the race, Obi maintained that his focus lies on rebuilding the nation. “I’m concentrating on how to build a better Nigeria,” he said, asserting that democracy is about public service and electoral participation.
Obi outlined his priorities for the upcoming elections, emphasizing the need for a united, secure, and prosperous Nigeria. He called for inclusive governance based on the principle of federal character.
He stressed the importance of security, stating that citizens should be free to move without fear. “We want to see a country where mothers no longer fear when their children go to school,” he said.
Additionally, Obi highlighted the urgent need to combat hunger, poverty, and corruption, asserting that public resources must serve all Nigerians, not just a privileged few. “So many Nigerians go to bed not knowing where the next meal will come from. That must change,” he added.
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