Oyo PDP Governor Makinde Open to Political Consultations Ahead of 2027 Elections

The article discusses Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's openness to political consultations in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This comes after former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose alleged that Makinde had agreed to serve as the running mate for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during a meeting in Minna, Niger State.

Fayose also claimed that there was a closed-door meeting involving Atiku, Makinde, and former military head of state Ibrahim Babangida, excluding Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. In response, the Oyo State PDP chairman, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, emphasized that Makinde is not restricted from consulting with various political actors given the evolving political landscape.

He described Fayose's remarks as speculative and unnecessary, urging against dragging Makinde's name into every political narrative. The PDP in Oyo State reaffirmed its support for Makinde's political decisions, emphasizing that the people stand by him.