One-on-One with 2027 APC Presidential Council member, Segun Sowunmi

In this interview, Segun Sowunmi assesses the 2027 presidential race, starting with President Bola Tinubu’s chances and moving on to the main challengers. He argues that Atiku Abubakar suffers from an “Emir complex” and lacks the capacity to empathise with poor Nigerians. On Peter Obi, he says the Obidient movement has made enemies of nearly everybody. He describes Seyi Makinde as a politician who burns bridges. He also criticises Atiku’s running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, for politicising his mother’s death. Watch the full conversation for his take on where the race stands.