Makinde to Announce 2027 Governorship Candidate in May

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced that he will disclose his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election by the end of the first week of May. This decision is contingent upon a Supreme Court ruling regarding a leadership dispute within the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Makinde has been consulting widely with elders, stakeholders, and critics, remaining fully aware of the responsibilities tied to his decision. Several frontrunners have emerged, including Nureni Adeniran, Segun Ogunwuyi, Taofeek Arapaja, and Adebo Ogundoyin, among others.

The governor's announcement follows a period of speculation involving former Oyo State First Lady Florence Ajimobi and allegations of plots against him, which have been firmly denied by the party. The Supreme Court's ruling will clarify the party's direction and the process for selecting a successor, with the governor committed to communicating the next steps once the decision is delivered.