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If You Listen to Obi One-on-One, You’ll Have Hope for Nigeria — PDP Chieftain

From The Punch · (10h ago) English Mixed tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • PDP chieftain Dan Ulasi expressed that listening to Peter Obi speak privately instills hope for Nigeria's future, citing Obi's clear vision and plans for the nation's benefit.
  • Ulasi, who has known Obi since his governorship bid, noted that Obi has visited him four times in 2026 alone, indicating a close relationship.
  • The PDP chieftain voiced frustration with his party's current structure, questioning its ability to challenge President Tinubu in 2027 with Nyesom Wike as its national leader.

The Punch highlights the sentiments of PDP chieftain Dan Ulasi, who believes that a private conversation with former Anambra State governor Peter Obi offers a profound sense of hope for Nigeria. Ulasi's remarks, made during an Arise TV interview, suggest that Obi possesses a tangible vision and a clear roadmap for the country's development, a quality he finds lacking elsewhere.

If you listen to Peter Obi one-on-one, you will have hope for this country. You will have tremendous hope that somebody has a concept of what he wants to do and how he will do it for the overall benefit of our people.

— Dan UlasiPDP chieftain's assessment of Peter Obi's potential.

Ulasi's personal relationship with Obi, spanning years since Obi's gubernatorial aspirations, has been reinforced by frequent visits in the current year. This close rapport allows Ulasi to attest to Obi's character and potential, painting a picture of a leader with a deep understanding of the nation's needs and a pragmatic approach to addressing them.

He just gave me about 30 minutes’ notice that he was coming. And I called a couple of my friends, some top Southeasterners who were in town. And they came.

— Dan UlasiDescribing Peter Obi's informal and frequent visits.

However, Ulasi's endorsement of Obi is coupled with a sharp critique of his own party, the PDP. He expresses significant disillusionment, viewing the party as fractured and incapable of mounting a credible challenge against President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming elections, particularly with Nyesom Wike at the helm of its leadership. This internal conflict and perceived lack of direction within the PDP, as articulated by Ulasi in The Punch, underscore the complex political landscape and the challenges facing opposition parties in Nigeria.

I’ve known him since I was chairman of the National Republican Convention when he ran for governorship in Anambra State. And since then, this year alone, he’s been to my house about four times.

— Dan UlasiDetailing the long-standing relationship with Peter Obi.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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