Former Labour Party presidential candidate 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 on Wednesday by the Chairman of the party’s National Screening Committee, Sam Egwu, in a video shared on the party’s official X account.
The screening exercise took place in Abuja on Tuesday, where the committee reviewed Obi’s qualifications and eligibility to contest for the presidency under the party’s platform.
According to Egwu, the committee was satisfied that Obi fulfilled all constitutional and legal requirements required for the race.
“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 on dates to be announced by the party,” Egwu stated.
Reacting through his official X account, Obi disclosed that the screening session lasted more than two and a half hours, during which members of the committee examined his credentials and questioned him on his plans for the country.
“Yesterday, May 19, in Abuja, I attended the presidential screening organised by our party, which took over two and a half hours. They carefully reviewed all my documents, including my degree certificates, NYSC credentials, and age declarations,” Obi wrote.
“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.”
He added that he had officially received the party’s presidential nomination form following the successful screening process.
Obi also praised the committee and the party leadership for conducting what he described as a transparent and credible exercise.
The development comes as political parties and opposition blocs intensify consultations, coalition talks, and preparations ahead of the 2027 elections.
