Convener of The Alternative Movement, Segun Showunmi, has called on non-indigenes and members of the Hunters Association in Ogun State to mobilize in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. Showunmi made the appeal while addressing representatives of non-indigenes and the Hunters Association in Egbaland on Saturday. He described the 2027 election as an "election of liberation" and urged the groups to use their numerical strength to support Tinubu.
Showunmi emphasized that the President would need overwhelming votes from the South-West and other parts of the country. He referred to non-indigenes living in Ogun State as members of the "Ogun Tribe," highlighting their contributions to the state's economic and social development. According to Showunmi, the state's cosmopolitan nature is a result of people from different parts of the country settling and building businesses in Ogun.
The former spokesperson to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar assured non-indigenes that he would continue to stand up for them in the face of injustice or discrimination. In return, he urged them to participate actively in the political process. Showunmi recalled his previous engagements with non-indigenes, claiming they had consistently responded to his appeals during elections. He specifically sought their support for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Showunmi called for sustained mobilization across Ogun Central, Ogun East, and Ogun West, urging supporters to ensure eligible voters collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the election. He appealed to voters in the state to support Tinubu with overwhelming votes, arguing that the 2027 election should produce a strong electoral statement. The South-West, he said, should play a significant role in the President's bid for another term.
According to Showunmi, political power should rotate among the regions, and the 2027 election presents an opportunity for the South to demonstrate its support for Tinubu. He emphasized the importance of political understanding among the different regions of the country. Showunmi's call for support comes as the country prepares for the 2027 presidential election.
Showunmi's advocacy for Tinubu's re-election is not surprising, given his long-standing association with the President. As a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, Showunmi's rallying of non-indigenes and hunters in Ogun State could potentially boost Tinubu's chances in the 2027 election. The President's performance in the South-West region will be crucial to his re-election bid.
The 2027 presidential election is expected to be a significant event in Nigeria's political landscape. With Showunmi's call for support, Tinubu's campaign is likely to gain momentum in the coming months. The President's ability to secure overwhelming votes from the South-West and other parts of the country will be crucial to his re-election bid.
Key points
- Segun Showunmi urges non-indigenes and hunters in Ogun State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027.
