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The Digest:

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly declared he will not support President Bola Tinubu's anticipated re-election in 2027, framing his stance as a fight for the survival of the Peoples Democratic Party and multiparty democracy.

Key Points:
  • Governor Seyi Makinde stated he will not support President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
  • He cited a fundamental disagreement with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who volunteered to "hold the PDP" for Tinubu.
  • Makinde emphasized the need for PDP autonomy and the preservation of multiparty democracy.
  • He recalled making his first $1 million contract with Mobil at age 29, noting Wike had "just left law school" at the time.
  • The governor's position signals a major split in the PDP between Wike's alignment with the APC and Makinde's push for opposition independence.
  • Makinde affirmed his right to choose whom to support, separate from Wike's political maneuvers.
  • This stance sets the stage for a contentious pre-2027 political realignment within the opposition.
This declaration is more than political posturing; it is a calculated defense of opposition identity, a governor positioning himself as a guardian of political choice in a landscape where party lines are increasingly blurred by personal allegiance.

Sources: Channels TV, OyoAffairs

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