Seyi Makinde Regrets Supporting Tinubu in 2023 Election

Governor Seyi Makinde stated that he supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election due to his commitment to fairness, justice, and equity. Speaking on a live radio program in Ibadan, Makinde, who was the Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate at the time, expressed disappointment with Tinubu's administration for failing to foster national unity and competent governance.

He believed that the incoming administration should prioritize the national interest and include capable Nigerians from various regions. Makinde's support stemmed from disagreements within the People's Democratic Party regarding its presidential candidacy and leadership structure, particularly the emergence of Alhaji Abubakar Atiku as the PDP candidate and Iyorchia Ayu as the national chairman, both from the North.

He felt that after eight years of a northern presidency under Muhammadu Buhari, it was time for the presidency to shift to the south.