A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has expressed strong confidence in the leadership capacity of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, stating that Nigerians would gain renewed hope in the country if they engaged him in direct conversations.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Ulasi said Obi possesses a clear vision for governance and a practical understanding of how to implement policies for national development.
“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,” he said.
Ulasi revealed that Obi had visited his residence four times in 2026, with the most recent visit occurring shortly after a public engagement at Coal City University in Enugu. According to him, the visit was arranged on short notice, during which he invited a few prominent stakeholders from the South-East to interact with the former governor.
Despite his admiration for Obi, Ulasi clarified that no formal political alliance has been established between them. He, however, noted that their relationship dates back several years to his time as chairman of the National Republican Convention, when Obi first contested for the governorship of Anambra State.
The PDP chieftain also used the opportunity to criticise the internal state of his party, warning that the PDP, as currently structured, lacks the capacity to mount a credible challenge against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
He attributed this to ongoing factional divisions within the party and expressed concerns over the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stating that the current political direction may further weaken the party’s prospects.
Ulasi warned that unless the internal contradictions within the PDP are addressed, he may reconsider his continued membership of the party.
In a related development, Ulasi highlighted what he described as a growing political alignment between Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, noting that such collaboration could play a significant role in reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future elections.
He said both leaders command strong regional support in the South and North respectively, and their potential partnership could foster national unity and consensus-building.
“The Peter Obi, Kwankwaso effect is part of the process we are building up, building bridges across this country. Kwankwaso is not a name you throw out in the North either is Peter Obi a name you throw out in the South,” Ulasi stated.
He further expressed optimism that a possible alliance between the two politicians could usher in a new era of development and progress if successfully realised.
Ulasi also suggested that Obi stands a strong chance of emerging as president in the future, citing growing public support and ongoing political realignments across the country.
His remarks come amid increasing political consultations and alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
