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Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, dismissed speculation linking former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the party’s 2027 ticket.
Ologunagba clarified that while Obi’s name continues to feature prominently in political discussions, he has not taken any steps to rejoin the PDP after leaving to contest the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party.
“When you may refer to President Jonathan, President Jonathan is still a member of this party because he has not resigned. And Mr. Obi is a presidential candidate in the last election for another political party. He has not indicated that he’s joining the party. So, for me, it would be improper for me to begin to comment on that. What I can comment on is our capacity, even as we stand, that we have exceedingly qualified individuals,” he said.
The PDP spokesman stressed that the party’s strength lies in its existing membership, noting that it has no shortage of capable leaders ready to step forward in 2027. According to him: “So, for us, we have, in the party today, very eminently qualified Nigerians and governors who are performing. And Nigerians can recognise that.”
Ologunagba further praised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling him one of the “poster boys” of the PDP. “Governor Seyi Makinde is one of the poster boys of the PDP. His performance and capacity to mobilise broad support show the kind of leadership we already have in the party,” he added.
By shutting down the Obi speculation, Ologunagba made it clear that the PDP is determined to project confidence in its own ranks, insisting that the road to 2027 will be anchored on its “exceedingly qualified individuals” rather than on external figures.