The Seyi Makinde presidential bid has become a major topic in Nigerian politics following the Oyo State governor’s appearance on Arise TV’s Morning Show. As he approaches the end of his second and final term as governor, Makinde announced that he no longer supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During the interview, he explained that the country’s economic hardship and government policies that do not provide enough support for citizens influenced his decision.
Makinde also discussed his political plans ahead of the 2027 general elections and his proposed ‘Reset Nigeria’ agenda. His comments have attracted attention from politicians, political analysts and members of the public.
During the interview, the governor spoke about Nigeria’s current situation and the changes he hopes to see in the country. He also discussed his presidential ambition and his reported move to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
Seyi Makinde presidential bid
The Seyi Makinde presidential bid also brought attention to his disagreement with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The two politicians were once close allies in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and members of the G5 governors’ group, but their relationship has become strained over time.
Makinde explained that differences in their views on government policies and how the country should be governed contributed to their disagreement.
When asked about possible political alliances ahead of the 2027 elections, Makinde did not rule out working with prominent politicians such as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. He said building a strong political movement to address Nigeria’s challenges would require cooperation, compromise and a shared commitment to the country’s development.
Makinde’s decision to withdraw his support for the current federal government comes amid ongoing debates about the economic reforms introduced in May 2023. His comments during the television interview attracted reactions from social media users, political supporters and commentators.
Some of his supporters praised him for speaking openly about the country’s challenges. Others pointed to his record as Oyo State governor, including infrastructure projects, regular salary payments and investments in education, as reasons they believe he could lead at the national level.
His presidential ambition and proposed ‘Reset Nigeria’ agenda are also expected to remain topics of discussion as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue.
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