Speaking in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Tonight, Sowunmi, who is a longstanding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, expressed doubt about Atiku’s 2027 ambition.
Segun Sowunmi, a key Atiku Abubakar ally, has cast uncertainty on his principal’s 2027 presidential ambition after meeting President Bola Tinubu, declaring he’s “not part” of Atiku’s current opposition coalition.
The PDP chieftain, known for critiquing Tinubu’s administration, defended his Abuja meeting with the President during a Channels TV interview: “Why would you think I don’t have my individuality?” He emphasized his longstanding party loyalty while distancing himself from Atiku’s 2027 plans, asking: “Is he running for president now?”
Sowunmi’s remarks reveal fractures in PDP’s opposition strategy, as he asserted autonomy over political decisions (“I won’t say the same about them”), signaling potential realignments ahead of the next election cycle.
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