2027: Makinde Says He Is Ready to Work With Atiku or Peter Obi
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed active talks over a possible opposition alliance, saying he is willing to work with either Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi.
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2027: Gov Makinde Explains Why He Is Challenging President Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has explained his decision to challenge President Tinubu in 2027, citing the 1999 election as historical precedent for presenting multiple South-West candidates.
Makinde’s Chief of Staff Segun Ogunwuyi Resigns
Segun Ogunwuyi has resigned as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, effective October 12, 2026, amid recent aide departures.
Tinubu’s 21-Day Absence: ADC, Sowore, Makinde Question Why Power Wasn’t Transferred to Shettima
Tinubu’s 21-day absence from Nigeria faces criticism and questions from the opposition about whether he transferred presidential powers to Shettima Tinubu Faces Pressure Over Power Transfer to Shettima President Bola Tinubu is facing fresh criticism over his extended stay outside Nigeria. The criticism centres on whether he transferred presidential powers to Vice President Kashim Shettima….
“The claim is false!”–Makinde Counters Wike, Denies Receiving N50bn From Presidency for Ibadan Airport
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Alliance for Progressives Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has denied receiving N50 billion from President Bola Tinubu for the upgrade of the Ibadan airport. Makinde described the claim as false. He spoke on Tuesday at the Makinde/Daura 2027 Presidential Town Hall meeting in Katsina. According to him, the…
Candidates Split Over Fuel Subsidy in 2027 Presidential Race
As the 2027 presidential race gathers momentum, presidential candidates split over fuel subsidy, offering contrasting proposals that range from targeted supply discounts to domestic crude pricing reforms.
Join APC, Align Oyo With Tinubu – Minister Tells Makinde
The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to join the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Goronyo made the appeal on Monday during the flag-off of the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu Road in Ogun State. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun represented President Bola…
Fayose: I stand by my words… Makinde wasn’t proactive enough over Oyo schoolchildren kidnap
Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, says he stands by his criticism of Governor Seyi Makinde’s handling of the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state. Fayose spoke on ThisDay Live on Arise Television on Monday. ‘I stand by what I said’ Fayose said he has no reason to withdraw his earlier…
Makinde urges teachers to return to classrooms amid Oyo strike
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has appealed to teachers to suspend their strike and reopen public schools across the state. The governor made the appeal following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire LGA. Makinde’s plea was contained in a statement issued by Dotun Oyelade, commissioner for information, after the state executive council…
‘We’ll work against him in Oyo election’ — Fayose blames Makinde for South-West PDP crisis
Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, says he will work against Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, in the next governorship election. Fayose spoke during an interview with Channels Television at his residence in Ekiti state. ‘Makinde destroyed South-West PDP’ The former governor accused Makinde of undermining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the…