Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has voiced his support for the idea of an Igbo presidency in Nigeria. This expression of support is in line with the efforts that Mr. Peter Obi has made to advocate for this cause.
He emphasised his opinion that it is essential for the Igbo people to hold the role of president, regardless of any objections or impediments that may arise. In his remarks, he brought up concerns over the current situation of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), expressing his discontent with the internal dynamics of the party as well as its willingness to hand over power to the party that is currently in power. He referred to the departure of previous Minority Leader Ihedioha from the party, along with a considerable number of followers, as an indication of broad disenchantment with the political landscape that is currently in place.
He said in an interview with AIT, ''I see what Peter Obi is trying to do, I believe in the idea that Igbos should be President in this country whether people like it or not. Why don't I just go and waste my time and resources to try and push that?
Since I can morally be happy with myself rather than be part of an arrangement that will be trying to say that you will tie the PDP down and be asking a new party that is not even serious to come and rule over it. That is why you see people like former Minority leader Ihedioha pulling out of the party. Can you see the large number of people that have followed him. Because obviously people can be tired of a system that is not working. When I go to Saloon and the market, I can hear what Nigerians are saying about the PDP.''
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