A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dan Ulasi, has said Nigerians would regain confidence in the country’s future if they had the opportunity to engage with former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, in a private conversation.
Ulasi made the statement during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, where he described Obi as a leader with clear ideas and a practical understanding of how to move Nigeria forward.
According to him, Obi’s private discussions reveal a strong sense of direction and commitment to governance.
“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,” Ulasi said.
The PDP stalwart also revealed that Obi has visited his residence four times in 2026 alone, with the most recent visit coming shortly after Obi’s appearance at Coal City University in Enugu.
Ulasi explained that Obi gave him only about 30 minutes’ notice before arriving, prompting him to invite a few prominent Southeast leaders who were available at the time.
“He just gave me about 30 minutes’ notice that he was coming. And I called a couple of my friends, some top Southeasterners who were in town. And they came,” he stated.
While Ulasi did not confirm any formal political alliance with Obi, he noted that their relationship goes back many years, dating to when he served as chairman of the National Republican Convention, during the period Obi first contested for the Anambra governorship.
Ulasi, however, expressed serious concerns about the current state of the PDP, describing the party as divided and unable to produce a credible candidate capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
He argued that the party’s internal contradictions, especially the influence of Nyesom Wike, have weakened its structure and public trust.
“I don’t see how a candidate with credibility will emerge to stop Tinubu. And the process Wike is going through also will not help the system,” he said.
Ulasi further stressed that the PDP, as it is currently organised, cannot effectively challenge Tinubu if Wike continues to be viewed as the party’s national leader.
He warned that unless the issues within the party are properly addressed and explained, he may consider leaving the PDP.
“These are part of the contradictions, which if I’m not properly informed and explained to, I will leave the party. And I want to be quoted accurately,” Ulasi added.
His comments come amid increasing dissatisfaction among some party stakeholders, as debates continue over the PDP’s ability to present a strong opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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