Call to Reunite: PDP Urged to Bring Back Peter Obi
In a surprising turn of events, Segun Sowunmi, a member of the People Democratic Party (PDP), has made a passionate plea to his party to bring back Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election. Obi had left the PDP in May 2022, citing concerns over massive bribing of delegates and vote buying during the party’s presidential primary.
Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Sowunmi emphasized the importance of having a conversation about bringing Obi back into the PDP fold. "Any deep-thinking, fair-minded Nigerian man who is in the political party called the PDP ought to know that the greatest, necessary next step is to have the conversation about: ‘How do you bring Peter back’ now that the energy driving him is organic," Sowunmi said. He highlighted Obi’s impressive performance in the 2023 election, where he secured 6.2 million votes, and noted that the PDP should capitalize on the organic energy driving Obi’s popularity.
The PDP has been embroiled in crisis since the 2023 presidential election, with internal wrangling and defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) creating deep divisions within the party. Sowunmi attributed these issues to a lack of creativity and self-inflicted wounds, rather than external factors. He also cautioned against underestimating President Bola Tinubu, who he described as having an intellectual capacity that belies his physical appearance.
As the PDP navigates its internal conflicts, Sowunmi’s call to bring back Peter Obi raises important questions about the party’s future and its ability to reunite with a key figure who could potentially bolster its chances in future elections. With the party still reeling from the aftermath of the 2023 election, Sowunmi’s advice serves as a timely reminder of the need for the PDP to reflect on its strategies and consider new approaches to regain its footing in Nigerian politics.
In conclusion, Sowunmi’s plea to the PDP to bring back Peter Obi highlights the complexities and challenges facing the party as it seeks to rebuild and regain its prominence in Nigerian politics. As the PDP navigates these challenges, it remains to be seen whether Sowunmi’s advice will be heeded, and what the future holds for the party and its relationships with key figures like Peter Obi.
