Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo
In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, former governorship aspirant and prominent Ogun State political figure, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, has hosted Olaposi Oginni, the National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the party’s topmost leader in Ogun State. The meeting, widely seen as strategic, has ignited conversations around the formation of a broad-based coalition aimed at reshaping the political landscape of Ogun State.
The engagement between the two leaders underscores growing momentum among opposition and reform-minded actors who believe that the 2027 elections will require more than fragmented ambitions to successfully challenge entrenched political structures in the state.
Speaking after the meeting, Sowunmi emphasized that meaningful political change cannot be achieved through rhetoric alone. According to him, the idea of a “grand coalition” must go beyond public declarations and social media enthusiasm, requiring deliberate planning, patience, and trust built over time.
“It is not enough to desire a coalition,” Sowunmi stated. “It takes serious work, time, and a long-term relationship to build one. I make no silly boast.”
His remarks were interpreted as a call for discipline and sincerity among political actors seeking an alternative political future for Ogun State. Sowunmi, known for his forthright style and emphasis on ideology-driven politics, framed the proposed alliance as “The Alternative”—a platform that prioritizes structure, values, and collective responsibility over personal ambition.
Olaposi Oginni, on his part, represents a critical pillar of the NNPP’s national and state-level leadership. As National Secretary of the party and its leading figure in Ogun State, his presence at the meeting signals NNPP’s openness to collaboration and coalition-building as part of its long-term strategy ahead of 2027.
Political observers note that Ogun State politics has historically been dominated by powerful incumbency structures, making coalition-building a potentially decisive strategy for opposition forces. The Sowunmi–Oginni engagement is therefore being viewed as an early but important step toward forging a united front capable of mounting a credible challenge.
While no formal coalition agreement was announced, both camps appeared aligned on the principle that sustainable political alliances must be rooted in mutual respect, shared vision, and consistent engagement rather than last-minute electoral arrangements.
As preparations for the 2027 elections gradually begin to take shape, the meeting between Segun Sowunmi and Olaposi Oginni may well be remembered as one of the foundational moments in the emergence of a new political alignment in Ogun State—one that seeks to offer voters a clear and organized alternative.
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