Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognising a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark without reading the certified true copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment. The five-man panel of the apex had unanimously set aside the ruling of the…
Majeed Dahiru, a public affairs analyst, has said credible elections are the only way to prevent civil unrest in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Dahiru spoke during an interview on Nigeria Info FM while reacting to the “Operation Wetie” remark made by Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, at the opposition summit in…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has warned that Nigeria will face serious consequences if the opposition becomes weak. Makinde spoke while hosting the opposition summit in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. He urged political actors to avoid division and remain actively engaged in strengthening democratic processes. “If we allow the opposition to weaken, whether…
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…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has openly distanced himself from the camp loyal to Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), accusing them of weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to keep the All Progressives Congress (APC) in power. Makinde said he had “repented” and would no longer associate with forces he…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State addressed a gathering in Ibadan. He spoke at the 60th birthday celebration of Rev. Samson Anetomobi, the Oyo State President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. Dignitaries, including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, attended the event. Makinde used the occasion to voice his concerns about the current federal administration….
The Oyo State Government has clarified that it received ₦30 billion, not ₦50 billion, from the Federal Government following the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. The clarification came amid allegations by former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, made the clarification on Sunday. He described claims of a…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has released documents he described as evidence to support his claim that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde received N50bn from the Federal Government after the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. Fayose made the disclosure on Sunday, days after Makinde challenged him to provide proof of the allegation. He said he…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has challenged former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, to prove his claim that he collected ₦50 billion from President Bola Tinubu. Makinde issued the challenge through his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, who described the allegation as false and irresponsible. According to the Oyo State Government, Fayose made the claim…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that he possesses the experience and qualifications required to lead Nigeria at the highest level. He made the statement on Tuesday while fielding questions from selected journalists during a media parley in Ibadan, Oyo State. Makinde based his confidence on his background as an engineer and his years…
