Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election during a joint rally of the PDP and APM in Ibadan.
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Makinde made the announcement on Thursday during the joint mega-rally of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The declaration comes amid growing political realignments and early consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Supporters at the rally reportedly welcomed the announcement with cheers as Makinde signalled his readiness to seek Nigeria’s highest political office under the PDP platform.
Makinde’s entry into the presidential race is expected to intensify political activities within the opposition party as potential aspirants begin positioning ahead of the election cycle. The governor has remained one of the prominent PDP figures in the South-West and has repeatedly advocated reforms within the party in recent years.
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