- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially debunked speculations regarding a potential move to another party, declaring his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- During a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan on Monday, the governor announced automatic tickets for National Assembly members and first-term members of the State House of Assembly to ensure stability and focus ahead of the next election cycle.
- Makinde emphasized that the PDP will adopt a consensus-based approach for selecting candidates to maintain internal cohesion and counter opposition efforts to “take Oyo State at all costs.”
Governor Seyi Makinde has put an end to days of political whispering following his recent meeting in Kano with figures like Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Eko Hot Blog reports that addressing PDP stakeholders from all 33 Local Government Areas at the Local Government House Secretariat, the governor insisted that those predicting the “death” of the PDP are mistaken.
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He assured the party faithful that the PDP will not only be on the ballot in 2027 but will produce candidates for every elective position, from the state level to the national stage.
The governor’s strategy for the upcoming “tough electoral contest” focuses heavily on unity and the protection of the party’s current structure.
By granting automatic tickets to first-term state lawmakers and National Assembly members, Makinde aims to minimize internal friction and focus on the broader goal of sustaining the party’s dominance in Oyo State.
He urged leaders across all zones to convene immediate meetings to resolve any lingering differences, even suggesting that the party “bend rules where necessary” to accommodate loyal members.
Makinde’s remarks underscored a vision that extends beyond the 2027 ballot, describing the upcoming political struggle as one for the “future of democracy and future generations.”
He reaffirmed that his entire political structure remains firmly within the PDP, effectively closing the door on alternative platforms.
As the party prepares for its upcoming convention and the start of nomination form sales, the governor expressed absolute confidence that through struggle and strategic consensus-building, the PDP will emerge victorious once again.
