In a surprising political twist, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Segun Sowunmi has expressed readiness to work with President Bola Tinubu, stating he would willingly resign from the opposition party if offered an opportunity to serve in the current administration.
“There has never been a doubt that I can work with him,” Sowunmi said, referring to President Tinubu. “If I am going to work with the president, I’m going to leave the PDP.”
From Critic to Collaborator?
Known for his previous criticisms of the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government, once calling it rudderless and accusing it of ethnic concentration—Sowunmi acknowledged those views during the interview but said his perspective had evolved.
“Yes, at a point,” he admitted when asked whether he still believed the government was ethnically lopsided and directionless.
Despite his critiques, Sowunmi offered glowing praise of the president’s intellectual capacity and decisiveness.
“The president was mentally and psychologically alert. I’ve known him for a while and I know how he thinks.”
He went on to recount a recent conversation with Tinubu, describing the president as open-minded and straightforward. According to him, Tinubu directly asked if he would be interested in a government appointment.
Loyalty Comes With a Line
Sowunmi was also clear that he wouldn’t double-dip by accepting an APC government role while remaining a PDP member.
“I don’t do that type of nonsense,” he said firmly. “If I’m going to work with the president, I’m going to leave the PDP.”
Political Crossroads
His comments come at a time when many opposition voices are reassessing their positions amid national challenges and shifting alliances. For Sowunmi, who once served in the administration of former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel, political conviction appears to still matter, though not enough to rule out switching sides if he believes it serves the national interest.
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