A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Showunmi, has said that Nigeria is at a point where populism is no longer enough to elect a president.

Showunmi made this statement during an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television on Thursday.

He said Nigerians would have to examine what they are told.

His remark is coming as various political parties gear up for their primary election ahead of next year’s general elections in the country.

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Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has met with aspirants from the State under All Progressives Congress, APC, seeking the party’s tickets for different elective positions.

He urged them to embrace loyalty, discipline and sacrifice ahead of the primaries taking place from today, May 15, 2026.

Speaking during the meeting attended by the aspirants and stakeholders of the Party at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Owerri, the Governor described politics as not a lottery but a game of courage, stressing that some people will win while others will lose.

Uzodinma, while warning against being desperate, urged aspirants to remain committed to the.For more, Complete your reading.