Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike should defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) if they support President Bola Tinubu.
Makinde spoke on Sunday during a courtesy visit to Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state.
He said anyone aligning with Wike’s camp and backing Tinubu should make their position clear by leaving the PDP.
“I came into the public domain to say that I was in a meeting with Wike and Mr President, and he promised to hold PDP for Mr President towards 2027,” he said.
“So, anyone dealing with Wike and his group, in any guise, what it means is you have also agreed to support President Tinubu for 2027.”
The Oyo governor said Nigerians deserve clarity on the political positions of party members ahead of the next election cycle.
“We need it for Nigerians to judge if you can be in their camp where they have promised that they are supporting the president,” he said.
Makinde, however, said he holds no grudge against members of Wike’s faction for their political choices.
“We are not begrudging them. You can support whoever you like to support, but go to them if you want to support them. So, that is our position,” he said.
He also accused the camp of enjoying institutional backing, while insisting that his faction relies on popular support.
“They have the government and the judiciary behind them. They have INEC behind them, but we have the people behind us,” he said.
