Ogun 2027: Action Alliance Joins Segun Coalition

Action Alliance political party has signalled its readiness to adopt a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Showunmi, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Ogun State.

Leaders and members of the party made their position known during a solidarity visit to Showunmi in Abeokuta on Friday, where they expressed interest in working with him ahead of the next electoral cycle. 

The delegation said the move was part of efforts to strengthen the opposition and build a formidable platform capable of challenging the ruling party in the state.

Addressing the gathering, Showunmi disclosed that several political parties had approached him to contest the governorship election under their platforms, noting that the Action Alliance was among those indicating strong interest in adopting him as its candidate.

He noted that the spate of litigations involving opposition parties presents a troubling picture for Nigeria’s democracy.

Sowunmi said “This is about a political movement and the call from several parties asking me to become their leadership candidate. Labour, NDP, ADP, AA, and the Good Party have all expressed interest. You know this.

“I have been a long-standing member of the People’s Democratic Party in Nigeria, and I remain a full member. I am currently in Berlin, but my political commitment remains intact. Almost all the opposition parties are in court over one matter or another. Even regulatory agencies are in court. 

“To the best of my knowledge, the APC is not. That reality creates a democratic challenge for our country: how do we navigate 2027 without embarrassing ourselves before the community of nations? You cannot claim to practice democracy and allow a situation where only the ruling party appears on the ballot. There must be a viable political context,’ he added.

The PDP stalwart stressed that under the amended Electoral Act, independent-style candidacies are not permissible, insisting that credible political platforms must be built through structure and coalition.

“Under the existing laws, including the amended Electoral Act, you cannot simply run on an appended candidacy. You must operate within a political party structure. 

“Rather than sitting down and wishing a coalition into existence, I have worked hard to encourage opposition parties to come together, fuse strategically, and approach 2027 intelligently. That is the heavy lifting required to counter authoritarian tendencies”

He urged Nigerians to move beyond complaints and actively engage in party politics and grassroots mobilisation.

He said “We must return to our families and communities and tell ourselves the truth: it is irresponsible to complain constantly while refusing to participate. Join parties. Vote. Engage. Out of 220 million people, we allow a handful to determine leadership because the majority stays home. That is why alternatives must be built.”

Also speaking, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Comrade Abayomi Arabambi, expressed concern over what he described as the lack of preparedness among some opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Arabambi noted that although several opposition parties have been calling for amendments to the Electoral Act, their current posture and activities do not reflect the level of readiness required for the political contest ahead.

He said some opposition figures are not preparing seriously for 2027. They demanded amendments to the Electoral Act, including electronic transmission, yet now complain about implementation.

“If you are truly democratic, allow party members to choose candidates freely.

Elections are open to all. If you are not prepared, step aside. Do not manufacture excuses or attempt to delegitimize the process in advance.”