A former member of the House of Representatives for Esan Northeast and Southeast, Sergius Ogun, has publicly defended the political decisions of presidential hopeful Peter Obi.
Speaking during an appearance on the Naija Unfiltered program, the former lawmaker responded directly to recent criticisms directed at Obi by Kenneth Okonkwo.
Ogun explained that the former Anambra State governor had to leave his former party for the Nigeria Democratic Congress to protect his presidential ambition.
According to the former representative, party leaders had previously informed him that Obi would not secure the presidential ticket due to internal party dynamics.
He attributed this difficulty to the highly monetized nature of Nigerian primary elections, alleging that the process is corrupt and aspirants routinely pay delegates for votes.
The Edo State politician maintained that Obi possesses the necessary the essential part starting at capacity to reset the nation and completely fix its structural challenges within a four-year period.
He expressed absolute confidence in the electoral strength of the candidate, predicting that Obi will secure victory across both the southern and northern regions in the upcoming general elections.
During the extensive interview, the former lawmaker also heavily criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission, describing the body as a mere administrative arm of the presidency rather than an independent institution.
Ogun additionally expressed his dissatisfaction with the current national legislature, labeling the tenth National Assembly as a rubber stamp establishment.
He concluded the engagement by officially confirming his personal intention to contest for the Edo Central senatorial seat under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in 2027.
