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2027: Segun Showunmi Declares to Run for Ogun State Governorship

A foremost political leader, Otunba Segun Showunmi has formally declared his interest in contesting the Ogun State governorship election in 2027, positioning himself as a seasoned political leader whose years of sacrifice, preparation, and party loyalty have equipped him for the task of governance.

In a social media post, Showunmi said his decision was driven by a deep sense of responsibility to the people of Ogun State and a conviction that leadership must be built on character, patience, and readiness rather than just ambition.

Widely regarded as voice of the youths and a bridge-builder across political divides, Showunmi’s political journey has been marked by years of active engagement at state and national levels.

He has served in various strategic capacities within party structures, participated in policy conversations, and remained consistently involved in political organisation and grassroots mobilisation.

Observers point to his conduct during the 2023 Ogun State governorship election as a defining moment in his leadership journey. Despite personal preparations and strong grassroots support, Showunmi took the uncommon step of shelving his own ambition and urging his supporters to work for the collective interest of his party.

The decision, though costly and controversial at the time, earned him recognition as a politician guided by discipline, party loyalty, and long-term vision.

Political analysts say that choice underscored his belief in timing and institutional stability, principles he has often emphasized in public engagements. Close associates say Showunmi has consistently argued that rushing into power without proper alignment weakens governance and undermines public trust.

With his 2027 declaration, Showunmi says the sacrifices of the past years have prepared him for the complexity of governing Ogun State.

He highlights his experience in managing political disagreements, building consensus, and placing institutional strength above personal interest as key assets he intends to bring to office if elected.

“Ogun State deserves leadership that understands the people’s pain, respects process, and is prepared to make hard decisions in the public interest,” he said.

As political activities ahead of 2027 gradually gather momentum, supporters describe Showunmi as a leader shaped by patience and strengthened by experience, while party stakeholders see his declaration as the beginning of a more issue-driven conversation about the future of the Gateway State.

https://www.abujapress.com/2026/01/2027-segun-showunmi-declares-to-run-for.html

I hope he gets to fix all the bad roads in Ogun State.
Talk is cheap they say.
The state has been quite unlucky in recent times with its leaders.

I don't even no what to say let me wait for others ...

Not too young to run
No problem
Give a try!

He has come again, when it gets hot, he chicken out

All these jack and jill. Let him rest

To run under the now dead PDP ?

Is it the same Segun Sowunmi that Atiku hired for 800k via Reno Omokri as media aide? Not to take anything from a man trying to earn a living but under what party is he contesting? He has been hobnobbing with Umahi the last few months.

He is not a serious candidate please.

saintbillion:
All these jack and jill. Let him rest

So what’s really going on here?

Ogun state, another serious underdeveloped state always unlucky with bad leader's who just come and talk and loot without taking the state forward.
I hope he is going there to work and not to talk and loot.

He should go and queue behind Yayi abeg.

He won't get 2000 votes , he won't even pass any primary sef except he goes to a party that has no one there at all. Very useless human being

This is the reason why he is supporting Asiwaju suddenly and switched loyalty from Atiku. Politicians no get heaven

onatisi:
He won't get 2000 votes , he won't even pass any primary sef except he goes to a party that has no one there at all. Very useless human being

Can he even win his polling unit?

Under which party will Segun Sowunmi contest. Let me laugh ahead.

This one is just wasting his time. Yayi ni jòo

Wishing him all the best

This one is "je mapelle chop money" according to psquare

During the last Ojude Oba, one artist was busy shouting Ijebu lokan even when DA from Remo is about to complete 8 years. Remo/Ijebu supposed to be one politically just like the way Egba and Owu are one

If the Ijebu axis can also be showing interest in the Ogun 2027 guber election, Ogun Central should also be interested.

Meanwhile, Ogun West should be worried

For where ? Even if the election is conducted in his compound ,he won't win

HeatSeeker:
Can he even win his polling unit?

Everybody just dey run kitakita like nkita for one thing or the other sef for this Naija.....me too go run for Nairaland CEO, @Seun, keep note o......we all must dey run for something abeg.... 😂 😂 😂

dailybuzzng:
2027: Segun Showunmi Declares to Run for Ogun State Governorship



https://www.abujapress.com/2026/01/2027-segun-showunmi-declares-to-run-for.html

Under which party, because he was part of those that enabled Wike, when he started speaking from both sides of his mouth

Feather weight Politician. Highly inconsequential !

He'd reunite with Alh Atiku in ADC.

Good luck to him.

I wish people like him are given the opportunity to lead and show us exactly how to do those things they've been talking abut.

He cleverly avoided saying under what platform he'd run.

Ogun state people need to seek spiritual help and cleansing!

That state has perfected ways of voting for the most incompetent candidate. It’s like a curse!

If Okonjo Iweala and Portable were compelled to contest for an election in Ogun state, Portable will win.

State has not had a governor since the inception of democracy. It’s like being qualified is a setback in Ogun state elections. You have to be incompetent to rule.

Another opportunist!! I do question his loyalty to the cause.

dailybuzzng:
2027: Segun Showunmi Declares to Run for Ogun State Governorship



https://www.abujapress.com/2026/01/2027-segun-showunmi-declares-to-run-for.html

He expects political parties to come wooing him to contest on their platforms. Commenting on politics is not the same as contesting for political office.

Waste of declaration.
DoA

This one Reno claimed he employed fo ;Dr N750k