Breaking: NDC Takes Fresh Action on Peter Obi's 2027 Ambition
- The NDC, a new opposition party, has reportedly screened Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections
- Sam Egwu, the former governor of Ebonyi state, led the screening committee of the former governor of Anambra state in Abuja on Tuesday, May 19
- Obi, while speaking on the exercise, said that his credentials were thoroughly checked, including his date of birth and NYSC certificate
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has been screened by his new party, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to fly the party's ticket in the 2027 general elections.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra, was screened by the NDC's 17-man screening committee, which was headed by Sam Egwu, the former governor of Ebonyi state.
Source: Twitter
The 2027 presidential hopeful announced the development in a social media post on Wednesday, May 20, adding that the exercise was held on Tuesday, May 19 and that "They carefully reviewed all my documents, including my degree certificates, NYSC credentials, and age declarations."
According to Daily Trust, Only Peter Obi had obtained the presidential form of the NDC when the party's deadline for the sales of the presidential form on Monday, May 18. The sales of the presidential form had been extended to Tuesday, May 26.
Supporters react as NDC screens Peter Obi
However, Obi's announcement of his screening by the party on social media has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Femi Obaf commended the former governor:
"The vision is distinctive, clear, authentic, original and unambiguous. A New Nigeria will be possible in our lifetime. Congratulations PO. Let us roll out the biggest campaign ever to convince those not yet on our side. We will prove them wrong like Arsenal."
Oyewole expressed confidence in Peter Obi's victory:
"Our exceptional and unstoppable leader (001). Thank you for your commitment and willingness to serve our country as president. We are confident that your capacity, character, and competence will guide our nation toward renewed greatness. Nigeria will be secure and prosperous under your leadership. Our beloved country will be OK!"
Sleemmedia said he believed in Obi:
"I believe in Mr Georgery Peter Obi’s Mandate! I believe he can give us back our Country. All we need to do is fight with him to take our country back. He is rooting for us in this fight. Let's keep our heads focus on the Prize.Our children, family needs a better Nigeria. Let's say no to bribes of any kind that'll alter our Future hopes. We can't continue living like this.. We pay our taxes but we see no results. We live as law abiding citizens but still we get killed and brutalized. Is this how we want to keep living?"
Ayofe said Obi will never be president of Nigeria:
"Always looking for free meal..... You'll never be President of this great country."
You can read Obi's full statement on X here:
Source: Legit.ng
