Segun Showunmi, a senior chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has publicly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid to win a second term in the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement aimed at voters across Nigeria’s South‑West, Showunmi urged the electorate to mobilise behind Tinubu, stressing the importance of a coordinated campaign effort in the region.
The endorsement comes as the PDP prepares to contest the upcoming election, with several of its national leaders also calling for backing of Tinubu’s re‑election campaign.
President Tinubu, who has held office since 2023, is seeking to extend his mandate, and the backing of a prominent Ogun PDP figure could influence the political landscape in the South‑West.
Showunmi’s support reflects a growing alignment of certain PDP members with Tinubu’s administration, a development that may shape campaign strategies ahead of the 2027 contest.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
