Makinde Defends 2027 Successor Choice, Downplays Party Colour
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- •Makinde stated on May 13, 2026, that the colour of the political party does not matter in choosing his successor.
- •Makinde has taken his 2027 presidential election campaign to the southwestern region, directly challenging Bola Tinubu.
- •Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike publicly declared on May 14, 2026, that Makinde's presidential ambition is 'dead on arrival'.
- •Makinde argued on May 14, 2026, that federal government influence will not determine the outcome of the 2027 elections.
- •Makinde's endorsement of his successor has caused some disagreement within the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Makinde's chosen successor wins the Oyo State governorship Makinde's influence in southwestern Nigeria will strengthen, potentially boosting his presidential campaign and shifting regional political alliances.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Makinde Takes 2027 Election Battle to Tinubu in S’West, Declares for PresidencyAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Wike says Makinde’s presidential ambition dead on arrival, PDP-APM alliance is falseAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Makinde’s presidential ambition dead on arrival, says WikeAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)