Convener of the Alternative Movement, Segun Sowunmi, has questioned the practical details behind some of Peter Obi’s campaign proposals ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, Sowunmi said political promises about transforming Nigeria from a consumption-based economy into a production-driven one must be accompanied by clear plans on funding, implementation and timelines.
Sowunmi specifically questioned how Obi’s proposed agricultural expansion would be implemented, including how farmers would be incentivised, the expected cost and the timeframe for achieving the targets.
He also raised questions about the institutional process involved in implementing presidential campaign promises, pointing to the roles of the National Assembly and the civil service in approving budgets and executing government programmes.
“What is the cost component of what he’s trying to do? What is the time frame by which he will implement it?” Sowunmi asked.
He also challenged claims surrounding Obi’s record as governor of Anambra State, particularly the debate over the state’s financial obligations under successive administrations.
Sowunmi acknowledged that Obi’s appeal includes calls for greater political equity for the South-East, which has not produced a president in Nigeria’s current republic, but argued that regional considerations should be accompanied by detailed policy proposals.
His comments come as Obi campaigns on the NDC platform ahead of the January 2027 presidential election. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list identifies Obi as the NDC presidential candidate, with Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate.
The criticism also comes shortly after Obi himself called for issue-based campaigns and cautioned politicians against making unrealistic promises that cannot be fulfilled if elected.
Sowunmi, meanwhile, has continued to participate in debates surrounding the 2027 presidential contest, with his latest remarks focusing on the feasibility and institutional requirements of Obi’s proposed policies.
