Segun Showunmi urges focus on development in Ogun 2027 race
Segun Showunmi, a prominent figure in Ogun State's Peoples Democratic Party and convener of The Alternative Movement, has called for the 2027 governorship campaign to prioritize developmental issues over personal attacks. He criticized the trend of voter apathy among Nigerians, noting the disconnect between public discourse and actual voter turnout. Showunmi emphasized the importance of political participation and condemned attempts to question candidates' eligibility based on origin. He also expressed gratitude to the Action Alliance for inviting him to contest as their governorship candidate.
Key takeaways
- Segun Showunmi warned against campaigns of calumny for the 2027 Ogun governorship election, urging focus on development.
- He criticized Nigerians for low voter turnout despite widespread discussion of national issues.
- Showunmi condemned efforts to question the eligibility of candidates who have served as senators, especially regarding their state of origin.
- He highlighted that about 90 million Permanent Voter Cards have been issued, yet actual election participation remains low.
- The Action Alliance and Labour Party in Ogun have both shown support for Showunmi as a potential governorship candidate.
