2027: Obi likely to emerge as NDC presidential candidate - Businessday NG

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Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, bought the forms.

Following the closure of the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms, for presidential, party insiders and officials confirmed that the former Anambra State governor was the only candidate to purchase the presidential forms.

The party, however, extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for other elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly seats.

National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the NDC said the deadline earlier fixed for 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, had been extended to 12 midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026.