- The governor stressed that by the end of his second term in 2027, he would have completed eight years as governor
- Makinde also highlighted his engineering career, noting that he successfully ran a private company at a young age
- Makinde said his immediate focus remains rebuilding the Peoples Democratic Party
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared himself capable of leading Nigeria amid rising speculation about his potential interest in the presidency.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Makinde made the assertion while responding to questions from journalists during a media engagement in Ibadan, citing his governance experience and professional background as key strengths.
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The governor stressed that by the end of his second term in 2027, he would have completed eight years as governor, a record he compared with past leaders who rose to the presidency.
Makinde also highlighted his engineering career, noting that he successfully ran a private company at a young age and worked with multinational oil firms without relying on government patronage.
While downplaying early campaign talks, he criticised the wave of defections to the ruling APC, insisting that Nigeria needs a strong opposition to sustain democracy.
He ruled out supporting President Bola Tinubu in 2027, distancing himself from former allies who may back the incumbent.
Makinde said his immediate focus remains rebuilding the Peoples Democratic Party, which he described as weakened by recent political exits.
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