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Ex-Ogun PDP guber candidate, Sowunmi, vows to unseat Tinubu in 2027 – The Sun Nigeria

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The Alternative, a political movement, which aims to grab political power in the 2027 general elections was unveiled in Jos, Plateau State, yesterday.

Speaking at the North Central zone national opposition movement town hall meeting in Jos, former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, said Nigerians were tired of the old order and desirous of having an alternative platform to realise their future political aspirations, especially starting from the 2027 presidential election.

He criticised the current state of democracy in Nigeria, where political leaders often act in self-interest, leading to corruption and a lack of accountability and called for stronger laws and consequences for political misconduct.

Sowunmi emphasised the necessity for a comprehensive review of the political system in Nigeria, including government, opposition parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the judiciary,  and called for re-education and sensitization of the electorate regarding their civic responsibilities, particularly voting.

“There is concern about low voter turnout and the willingness of some citizens to sell their votes. In a democracy, every citizen should actively participate in the political process rather than allowing power to be concentrated among a few.

“The movement aims to empower citizens to take control of the political landscape, encouraging them to build their own structures and support candidates who align with their needs and values.

“The establishment of an alternative platform is a strategic move to empower citizens to select and support candidates who genuinely represent their interests, thereby fostering a more inclusive and effective political environment.

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“It’s therefore a collective responsibility of all citizens to participate in shaping their governance, ensuring that democracy serves everyone rather than a privileged few.

The former PDP guber candidate urged citizens to unite in demanding better governance and to reject the notion that politics is only for a select few, stressing that the movement is framed as a liberation effort for all citizens, regardless of their socio-economic status.

“The current political system in Nigeria  has failed to serve the people effectively, necessitating a fundamental reevaluation and reform of how politics is conducted. For democracy to thrive, citizens must actively engage in the political process, both as voters and as advocates for change. This includes rejecting corrupt practices and demanding accountability from leaders.

According to him, the concept of an alternative platform is aimed at identifying and supporting quality candidates at the local level. This platform seeks to empower citizens to choose leaders who genuinely represent their interests, rather than relying on established political parties that may prioritise their own interests.

Chairman, North Central zone National Opposition Movement, Adai Edwin Adai, said for the past 27 years that Nigeria transmuted from one civilian government to another, citizens have watched with bewilderment how “our democratic values and practices wane with brazen irregularities and inadequacy in election management, INEC, who are supposed to be an independent umpire has metamorphosed into an election rigging institution.”

He mentioned the recent off season elections in Edo and Ondo states that witnessed massive rigging and vote buying.

Adai expressed regret that the Nigerian judiciary has transformed itself into an appendage of the executive organ of government, literally presenting themselves like one of the many federal agencies directly under the command of the President. There is a lack of transparency and accountability in the management process of government businesses.

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“The Nigerian parliament has precisely become extremely passive and dogmatic in their approach in carrying out their constitutional mandate of holding the executive responsible for their anti-people policy.

“The Nigerian Economy is gradually nose-diving thereby creating massive unemployment, businesses are shutting down because of multiple taxation and high cost of doing business and the standard of living in our dear country Nigeria.

“There is massive corruption in the system, there is increasing inequality and marginalisation on how resources are generated and wealth distributed. Today, it is extremely sad and unfortunate that the Nigerian populist cannot afford three square meals, the number of out of school children is increasingly alarming beyond measures in the last nine years of the APC administration.

“Access to basic primary health care in the rural area is grossly limited and insufficient. Child mortality rate is also on the increase.

Essentially, with the attitude of the current APC administration, Nigeria is gradually migrating to an autocratic or totalitarian regime, the APC led

government is gradually moving Nigeria into a one party state due to her unnecessary interference and lack of tolerance to criticism and opposition.”



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