PDP chieftain predicts Peter Obi’s winning chances in 2027

DDM News

Segun Showunmi, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has revealed that Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), stands a good chance of winning the 2027 presidential election if he returns to the PDP.

Diaspora digital media (DDM) gathered in an interview on the Mic On Show podcast, Showunmi highlighted regions where Obi would secure victories, should he rejoin the PDP for the next election.

Peter Obi, who previously governed Anambra State, left the PDP in 2014 to join the Labour Party, a move that has since shaped his political trajectory.

His defection came before the 2015 general elections, and his return to the PDP has been a topic of speculation in political circles ever since.

In the 2023 presidential race, Obi contested as the LP’s candidate against Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar, the PDP candidate.

Obi, despite facing significant challenges, managed to secure 12 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), but the final tally from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Tinubu as the winner.

According to Showunmi, while Obi was able to attract considerable support across the country, particularly from the youth and progressive segments of the population, his chances of clinching the presidency in 2027 would be greatly enhanced if he returned to a larger political party, like the PDP.

Showunmi emphasized that Obi has the “numbers” and the “energy” to win key regions, particularly the South East, South South, Christian North, and North Central.

“Peter has what it takes to be Nigeria’s president,” Showunmi said. “But for him to have a real shot, he needs to return to a political party with a stronger national structure.

If he brings the supporters who are loyal to him into the PDP, I have no doubt that he will take the South East, South South, Christian North, and North Central regions,” he added.

In the context of Nigerian politics, the PDP has historically been one of the two major parties, with a robust national structure that could support a presidential bid.

Showunmi’s endorsement suggests that Obi, despite his appeal in the Labour Party, might need the resources and political network of a larger party to mount a successful challenge in 2027.

Peter Obi’s supporters have expressed concerns that his political future could be limited outside the PDP, as the Labour Party, though growing in influence, lacks the reach and resources of the PDP or APC.

Showunmi’s comments have reignited the debate about the viability of smaller parties in Nigeria’s competitive electoral landscape.

As the 2027 election approaches, the political dynamics are likely to shift, and Obi’s political maneuvers will be closely watched by both supporters and critics.

While his potential return to the PDP could offer him a stronger platform, it remains to be seen how his return would impact the balance of power within the PDP and Nigeria’s political landscape.

With Nigeria’s next presidential election fast approaching, the decisions made by key political figures, including Peter Obi, could play a significant role in shaping the future of the country’s political system.

Obi’s popularity, combined with the PDP’s national reach, could make for a formidable political alliance in the years leading up to the 2027 elections.

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