A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has expressed support for the possible return of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Ulasi emphasized that Obi’s credibility and nationwide appeal would significantly boost the PDP’s chances if he rejoined the party.
“I would be glad if he returned to the PDP because he would bring credibility and enhance the party’s image as we work towards restructuring. Any party that has Peter Obi today automatically has over 30 to 40 percent of the electorate, given his widespread support across Nigeria,” Ulasi stated.
He, however, noted the uncertainty surrounding Obi’s current political direction.
“To the best of my knowledge, Peter Obi currently has no clear political platform. He contested under the Labour Party in 2023, and he’s also been seen at ADC events. His next move remains unclear,” he added.
Commenting on the issue of zoning within the PDP, Ulasi called for equity in selecting the party’s 2027 presidential candidate. He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to zoning the presidency to the South and advocated for micro-zoning to the South-East, which he argued is the only region yet to produce a Nigerian president.
“If fairness prevails, then the presidency should be micro-zoned to the South-East. We’re practically the only zone that has never held the office,” he said.
Ulasi further revealed that the PDP was actively working towards rebuilding its internal structures in preparation for upcoming elections.
“At our last National Executive Committee meeting, nearly seven governors were present. It was encouraging to see that all discussions focused on reorganising and strengthening the party for 2027,” he added.
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State (2006–2014), was the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in 2019. He left the party in May 2022 and later contested the 2023 presidential election as the Labour Party’s candidate. His campaign, driven by the “Obedient Movement,” attracted massive youth support and disrupted Nigeria’s traditional two-party dynamic, with Obi ultimately finishing third behind APC’s Bola Tinubu and PDP’s Atiku Abubakar.
