Two senators dump ADC, join NDC, LP:

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May 20

NDC screens, clears Peter Obi for presidential primaries: Mr Obi left the ADC a month ago to join the NDC, citing internal issues within the ADC.

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May 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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The committee chaired by Sam Egwu, a former Ebonyi State governor, cleared Obi on 19 May 2026, according to a party video on X.

Obi said the review of his academic credentials was part of a screening that lasted more than two hours.

He said he also answered questions about his vision for Nigeria and the leadership the country needs now.

Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso left the ADC on May 3 and joined the NDC, citing internal issues within the ADC.

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