The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has stated that any member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) backing the camp loyal to the minister of federal capital territory, Nyesom Wike, is, by implication, supporting the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027.
Makinde made these remarks when he led former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriaki Dickson, and others on a Sallah homage to Governor Bala Mohammed at the Ramat House, Bauchi, on Sunday.
He revealed that he had a meeting with Wike and Mr President, where Wike pledged to hold the PDP for him, implying those dealing with Wike are backing Tinubu’s re-election.
“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. 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 disclosed.
He added, “We leave it for Nigerians to judge if they can be in their camp where they promised that they are supporting the president. We are not begrudging them; you can support whoever you like to support, but go to them if you want to support them.”
He contrasted his group’s strength, “We have the people behind us”, with the opposing side’s alleged backing by government, judiciary, and electoral body (INEC).
On his part, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who thanked his Oyo counterpart for the visit and commended his patriotism.
According to him, Makinde is a patriot and an uncommon politician who has contributed a lot to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Nigeria’s growth.
the nationalBala Mohammed further disclosed that there is no irreconcilable issue in Nigeria, especially politically or in the national space.
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