Segun Sowunmi, a prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has intensified his call for former Anambra Governor Peter Obi to return to the party after a series of defections in the Delta state.
Naija News It was reported that Sovenmi’s appeal came ahead of the 2027 election and he believed that Obi’s re-entering of the PDP could help the parties seize power from all Progressive Congresses (APCs).
Sowunmi’s appeal to Obi is based on the belief that PDP plays an important role in elevating OBI to the national political stage.
Sovenmi recalled Obi’s early political days and spoke on TV on Thursday, noting that “You have to first understand that Peter is our gift to national drama. He used to be a little party called Apga before attending our party. Then we brought him and made him a kind of consultant to Jonathan, or a kind of consultant to Jonathan, which was his first time in the national competition. Then we made him a national candidate for 2019.
Sowunmi stressed that the PDP largely made Obi’s national exposure and subsequent political success possible, which underscores the party’s role in launching his political career.
Sovenmi reflects Obi’s performance in the 2023 presidential election and expresses admiration for the achievements of the former PDP vice presidential candidate when competing on the Labor platform, who was initially seen as a fringe party.
“Now that he’s going to be president, we can all recognize, well, we see the numbers. He can do everything he can. If we don’t give Peter that opportunity, how do we know Peter can do that?” Sowunmi questioned.
According to Sowunmi, PDP is eager to get OBI returns because the party cannot split until the 2027 election.
He warned that one dispersed objection could lead to another failure, urging unity to effectively challenge the APC. “The PDP cannot afford the split arrangement, which will lead to another failure.” He said.
Sowunmi calls on OBI to be part of PDP’s broader strategy to rank it and consolidate its position ahead of the upcoming election.
As the Delta and other countries create uncertainty within the opposition, Sovenmi believes that Obi’s return will strengthen the party’s chances of winning in 2027.
