Oyo State Governor Makinde Refuses to Support Tinubu's 2027 Presidential Bid

During a press conference in Ibadan, Governor Makinde of Oyo State expressed his refusal to back Bola Tinubu's potential 2027 presidential candidacy, emphasizing the importance of upholding democracy and ensuring the viability of the PDP. This decision follows a meeting between Makinde, Wike, and Tinubu, where Wike openly supported Tinubu against his party's candidate in the 2023 elections.

The rift between Wike and Makinde stems from their differing factional support within the PDP.