The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has reportedly launched presidential bid for 2027.
According to SaharaReporters, a WhatsApp group has been created by his aides to promote the governor’s ambition.
The group includes prominent individuals such as Olajide Odidiomo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest.
It was gathered that several of Governor Makinde’s aides are also part of the group, including his personal assistant on political matters, Akeem Azeez
The WhatsApp group, which currently boasts 467 members also has officials from local government councils.
The group’s members have expressed their support for Seyi Makinde’s presidential aspirations, citing his “people-oriented” approach to governance and leadership style as reasons why they believe he is the most suitable candidate for the position.
Makinde, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a second-term governor, has not officially announced his presidential ambitions.
However, the presence of his aides and a House of Representatives member on the WhatsApp group promoting his candidacy is noteworthy.
Recently, Makinde has been at odds with the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration over local government administration, disagreeing with the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy and arguing that it may not accurately reflect the realities on the ground.
Makinde was among the G-5 governors of the People’s Democratic Party led by Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike.
