PDP chieftain joins 2027 Ogun gov race

A former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has introduced his intention to run for the Ogun State governorship seat in 2027.

Sowunmi made the declaration throughout an interactive session together with his supporters and journalists through Zoom on Tuesday.

The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain stated his choice was knowledgeable by what he described as persistent improvement lapses going through the state.

He stated his ambition was pushed by the necessity to sort out insecurity, schooling and healthcare, amongst different governance challenges.

“As a crucial stakeholder who has at all times been there, I’ve continued to supply assist, and at this crucial time, I’m coming ahead with the perfect concepts for governance in our pricey state,” he stated.

Sowunmi lamented the dearth of continuity in insurance policies and programmes aimed on the improvement of Ogun State.

Based on him, the state has failed to totally harness the financial alternatives arising from its proximity to Lagos State at a number of factors.

“We have to design Ogun to not work for the particular person in Oke-Mosan, however to work for each particular person within the nooks and crannies of the state.

“It’s a little bit disgusting that Ogun has been embarrassed by way of interventions in hospitals. If we have a look at the infrastructure within the oldest authorities hospital positioned in Abeokuta, the Sacred Coronary heart Hospital, there isn’t a motive why Ogun shouldn’t be the healthcare capital of the South-West,” he added.

Whereas lamenting the collection of crises which have continued to rock the PDP, Sowunmi stated he was monitoring the actions of various political events and would quickly declare for one.

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