Exercise Patience, Vote for Liberation – Showunmi Urges Non‑Indigenes and Hunters in Ogun State to Back Tinubu in 2027 Election
PDP chieftain Segun Showunmi called on non‑indigenes and hunters in Ogun State to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
In Brief
- •PDP chieftain Segun Showunmi called on non‑indigenes and hunters in Ogun State to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
- •Showunmi framed the 2027 election as an "election of liberation" and said a future Igbo presidency would follow after patience and political maturity.
- •He urged Igbo, Igede, Tiv, Calabar and Edo groups to mobilize across Ogun Central, East and West to deliver about 2.5 million votes for Tinubu, demonstrating South‑West strength.
- •Showunmi stressed that no region should be considered more important, and that a strong vote for Tinubu would send a message of national unity.
Why It Matters
Showunmi’s appeal highlights the strategic importance of Ogun State’s electorate in the 2027 presidential contest and underscores the ongoing debate over regional zoning and ethnic representation in Nigerian politics. By urging non‑indigenous communities and hunters to rally behind Tinubu, the chieftain seeks to consolidate a broad coalition that could influence the national outcome and set a precedent for inclusive political engagement across diverse groups.
Key Details
- Election Year
- 2027
- Candidate Urged
- Bola Tinubu
- Target Votes in Ogun State
- 2.5 million
- Groups Addressed
- Igbo, Igede, Tiv, Calabar, Edo
- Location of Meeting
- Abeokuta, Ogun State
Context & Background
The call comes from Segun Showunmi, a PDP chieftain and convener of The Alternative Movement, during a meeting with non‑indigenous associations and hunters’ groups in Abeokuta. His remarks reflect the PDP’s strategy to mobilize diverse communities ahead of the 2027 election.
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