The NDC has shut the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for its 2027 presidential primary — and insiders say only one person bought the presidential form: former Labour Party candidate and ex-Anambra governor Peter Obi.
With the presidential window closed, the party has given extra time to hopefuls for other offices. Aspiring governors, senators, House of Reps and state assembly candidates now have until midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (previously May 17) to submit forms. Party bosses made clear this extension does not apply to the presidency.
The screening timetable is out. Screening runs Tuesday, May 19 to Tuesday, May 26, with collection and submission of nomination forms for those who pass set for May 20–26, 2026. The NDC warned there will be no further extensions and urged strict compliance.
Aspirants must attend screening centres with documents — academic certificates, birth certificate or age declaration, passport photos, voter’s card, NDC membership card and CV — provided in six copies for verification.
The screening will judge popularity among party members, local dynamics, competence, capacity and personal character, with affirmative action for women, young people and persons with disabilities. Party officials urged consensus-building, noting only cleared aspirants will get nomination forms. After closing the presidential sale, the NDC hinted at Obi as the consensus pick in a post on its X page: “Unopposed,”
