The Nigeria Democratic Congress –NDC–closed sales of presidential nomination forms on May 17, 2026, with former Anambra governor Peter Obi as the sole purchaser.

The NDC has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, and sources who spoke to Vanguard disclosed that only Obi bought the forms.

This follows his defection to the NDC—founded early this year by Senator Seriake Dickson—alongside Rabiu Kwankwaso, matching the party’s zoning of the ticket to the South.

Supporters celebrated online with images of form pickups and Obi’s promise of a ‘new Nigeria,’ while critics questioned the lack of primaries.

Screening starts today, positioning Obi as the consensus flagbearer amid Nigeria’s heating 2027 race.