Peter Obi has been officially cleared to participate in the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.
The announcement was made by Sam Egwu, who chaired the party’s National Screening Committee during the screening exercise held in Abuja on Tuesday.
In a video shared on the party’s official X account, Egwu confirmed that the committee reviewed Obi’s qualifications and found him eligible to contest under the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act and the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
“This is to certify that, following the screening of His Excellency Peter Obi by the National Screening Committee of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, and having satisfied ourselves that he has complied with all the requirements of the constitution of the party, the Electoral Act, and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), dealing with eligibility to contest the presidential election, and having provided satisfactory answers to all questions put to him by members of the committee, he is hereby cleared to contest in the presidential primaries of the party for the 2027 presidential election,” Egwu stated.
Reacting afterward through his official X account, Obi revealed that the screening lasted more than two and a half hours, during which party officials examined his credentials and questioned him extensively about his plans for Nigeria.
According to the former Anambra State governor, the committee reviewed his academic certificates, NYSC records and age declaration documents as part of the verification process.
“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,” Obi wrote.
He added that he received his presidential nomination form after successfully completing the screening exercise.
Obi also commended the screening panel and the leadership of the NDC for what he described as a transparent and professional process, praising the party for upholding democratic principles.
The development further strengthens Obi’s position within the emerging political movement ahead of the 2027 elections, where he is expected to remain one of the major opposition figures challenging for the presidency.
The NDC is yet to announce the official date for its presidential primary election.
