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2027: Peter Obi emerges as NDC’s presidential aspirant

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, with 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, emerging as the only aspirant to purchase the forms.

Party insiders disclosed that Obi was the sole applicant before the deadline for presidential form collection closed on Sunday, May 17, 2026, effectively placing him in a strong position ahead of the party’s selection process.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, recently joined the NDC after leaving the African Democratic Congress, a move that has continued to attract attention within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the NDC confirmed that while the presidential form window has closed, it has extended the deadline for other elective positions, including governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly tickets to midnight on May 24, 2026.

According to the party, screening of all aspirants will begin on May 19 and run until May 26, 2026, after which successful candidates will proceed to the nomination stage scheduled for May 20 to May 26.

The NDC also outlined strict requirements for aspirants, including submission of academic certificates, voter identification, birth records or sworn age declarations, passport photographs, party membership documentation, and curriculum vitae in six copies.

It added that the screening exercise will assess competence, character, grassroots appeal, and adherence to zoning and local political considerations, while also reflecting the party’s affirmative action policy for women, youths, and persons with disabilities.

With no other presidential aspirant coming forward before the deadline, Obi is widely expected to emerge as the party’s consensus presidential standard-bearer once the screening and clearance process is completed.

Validated:
We wish NDC well abd also Peter Obi. If he wins, I expect thunderous jubilation across Nigeria.

onatisi:
whatever the case , i want more formidable candidates to emerge , if gej enters the race ,it will be very good . then apc will know they have a lot of work to do . with 3 strong candidates from the south and atiku plus adc breaking the northern votes , apc will be given a good run for their money

onatisi:
whatever the case , i want more formidable candidates to emerge , if gej enters the race ,it will be very good . then apc will know they have a lot of work to do . with 3 strong candidates from the south and atiku plus adc breaking the northern votes , apc will be given a good run for their money

SmartPolician:
ADC would've been a better vehicle, but the deed is done, so we just watch and see how things play out. He automatically has my vote and that of other sane Nigerians.

Validated:
We wish NDC well abd also Peter Obi. If he wins, I expect thunderous jubilation across Nigeria.

helinues:
Without conducting primary

Chai, the evening bloggers self...

DomPerignon:
If

DomPerignon:
What if I tell you that Amaechi will get the ADC ticket and that it will be an all southern affair.

With this in mind, who do you think will win the north?

Dreal1247:
Obi the greatest nightmare of APC led federal government of Nigeria. All the enemies of Nigeria occupying political positions shall make mistakes that will make them political vagabonds in Jesus mighty name.

DomPerignon:
What if I tell you that Amaechi will get the ADC ticket and that it will be an all southern affair.

With this in mind, who do you think will win the north?

Validated:
We wish NDC well abd also Peter Obi. If he wins, I expect thunderous jubilation across Nigeria.

DomPerignon:
This is the election outcome :

Winner: Tinubu
Second place: Amaechi.
Third place: PRP northern candidate
Fourth place: SDP northern candidaate.





























Fifth place and last: Giringori