(In Nigeria) Segun Sowunmi Offers to Work with President Tinubu, Sparks Controversy And Backlash

 Segun Sowunmi, the former spokesperson for Vice President and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has captured widespread attention across Nigeria following his surprising remarks about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a live interview on the Politics Today program, aired by Channels Television on June 10, 2025, at 03:42 PM WAT—mere minutes before the current time of 03:43 PM WAT. In the broadcast, Sowunmi, a prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, expressed his readiness to collaborate with the president and suggested he would resign from the PDP if given the chance to join Tinubu’s administration.

 This bold declaration, delivered with a calm yet resolute tone, has triggered a storm of reactions among Nigerians, ranging from irritation and disbelief to cautious intrigue. Many recall Sowunmi’s fiery past as a vocal critic of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government, where he frequently denounced its policies and leadership, making his apparent pivot a subject of intense scrutiny.

 The interview clip, swiftly shared across platforms like X, has fueled heated debates, with some accusing him of opportunism or political flip-flopping, while others speculate about strategic alliances or personal ambitions driving his shift. The controversy has dominated social media timelines, highlighting the volatile nature of Nigeria’s political landscape and keeping Sowunmi’s name central to ongoing discussions as the nation watches for his next move.

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