The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a 17-member Screening Committee to vet aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for the presidential, governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives elections.
The committee is expected to be inaugurated today, Tuesday, May 19.
According to a statement signed by the NDC National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, former Ebonyi State Governor and ex-Senator, Senator Sam Egwu, will chair the committee, while the party’s National Legal Adviser, Reuben Egwuaba, will serve as secretary.
The statement noted that the committee is made up of party leaders, seasoned professionals and members of the National Working Committee, with the mandate to ensure a transparent and credible screening process for all aspirants.
Other members of the committee include Comrade Babatunde Ali (Deputy Chairman), Alhaji Buba Galadima, Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori, Mr. Daniel Onifade, Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo, and Mr. Wole Adedayo.
Others are: Dr. Osusu Osusu, Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji, Prof. Udenta Udenta, Barrister Frederick E. Owotorufa, Hannatu Tanko, Mr. Dogo Shammar, Sir Henry Obaze, Mr. Clement Agiagie and Barrister Fatima Musa Abba.
