Ogun PDP Chieftain Advocates for Positive Campaigning

On Friday, Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, warned against a campaign of calumny in the lead-up to the 2027 governorship elections. He emphasized the need for candidates to focus on a development agenda rather than engaging in negative tactics aimed at scoring cheap political points.

Showunmi expressed concern over the apathy among Nigerian voters, particularly in light of the recent local council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, which saw only a 7.1% turnout of registered voters. He lamented the indifference of citizens towards political engagement and urged that the Ogun West senatorial district should produce a governor for the first time since the state's creation 50 years ago.

Showunmi also criticized attempts to question the eligibility of candidates, particularly those already serving in the Senate, and called for a campaign that prioritizes the welfare of the people. He concluded by thanking the leadership of the Action Alliance for their commitment to pursuing a development agenda.