A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dan Ulasi, has said Nigerians would feel more optimistic about the country if they had the opportunity to hear former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi speak in private settings.

Ulasi made the remarks during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, where he described Obi as a leader with clear ideas on governance and 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.

The PDP stalwart also confirmed that Obi had visited his residence four times in 2026, most recently following an event at Coal City University in Enugu.

He said the visits were often informal and short-notice, adding that he had also hosted other political figures from the South-East during one of Obi’s visits.

Ulasi, however, clarified that he has not formed any formal political alliance with Obi. He traced their relationship back to his time as chairman of the National Republican Convention, when Obi first contested for governor in Anambra State.

Turning to his own party, Ulasi expressed concern over internal divisions within the PDP, saying the party was not in a strong position to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 under its current leadership structure.

He specifically questioned the role of Nyesom Wike within the party, arguing that contradictions in leadership and political alignment could weaken its electoral prospects.

Ulasi warned that unless these issues are addressed, he may reconsider his continued membership in the party, insisting that clarity and cohesion are necessary for the PDP to remain competitive ahead of the next general election.