LunagisthubPDP Crisis Deepens: Makinde Refuses to Support Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing concerns over the survival of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Nigeria’s democratic system ¹. Makinde’s decision comes after Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed his intention to support Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Makinde and Wike, both members of the PDP, had previously supported Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election as part of the G5 group of PDP governors. However, their relationship has deteriorated since then, with Makinde accusing Wike of dictating political choices to others. The rift between the two politicians has led to a crisis within the PDP, with Makinde’s faction suspending Wike and other high-ranking members of the party .
Makinde expressed his concerns about Wike’s decision to support Tinubu, stating that it would undermine the PDP’s survival and Nigeria’s democratic system. He emphasized the need for party members to be allowed to make their own choices and for the PDP to maintain its independence. Makinde also recalled a meeting where Wike volunteered to “hold the PDP” for Tinubu in 2027, which he found surprising .
Makinde’s decision not to support Tinubu’s re-election bid has significant implications for the 2027 elections. It highlights the deepening divisions within the PDP and the challenges the party faces in maintaining its unity and relevance. As the PDP navigates its internal crisis, it remains to be seen how the party will position itself for the 2027 elections.
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