Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde meets former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as political consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general election. Multiple outlets report that Makinde makes the visit with former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola. Makinde posts on Facebook that the meeting focuses on “important national issues” in view of the upcoming election, and thanks Obasanjo for “wise counsel.” The visit is widely framed as part of the political permutations surrounding the 2027 polls, including questions about alliances and possible support. One report notes Makinde is serving his second term as governor and officially declares his intention to run for president in 2027. Another outlet states that Fayemi is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) while Oyinlola is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, underscoring cross-party participation in the engagement. The sources also agree that Obasanjo has not publicly endorsed any candidate for the 2027 election.
Makinde, Fayemi, Oyinlola meet Obasanjo in Ogun ahead of 2027 election
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde meets former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as political consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general election. Multiple outlets report that...
- Seyi Makinde visits former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- The meeting includes Makinde alongside Kayode Fayemi and Olagunsoye Oyinlola.
- Makinde says the discussions cover important national issues ahead of the 2027 general election.
- Makinde is serving his second term as Oyo governor and has declared intent to contest in 2027.
- The outlets report Obasanjo has not publicly endorsed any candidate for the election.
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, on Sunday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as political consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general election.Makinde was accompanied by former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola.In a Facebook post, Makinde revealed that the meeting focused on “important national issues in view of the upcoming general election,” adding:“We appreciate Baba for his wise counsel at this crucial time in our nation’s history.”Makinde, currently serving his second term as Oyo governor, had in May officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election.While Oyinlola remains a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Fayemi is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obasanjo has yet to publicly endorse any candidate for the polls.The meeting underscores the growing political permutations as Nigeria heads toward another decisive election year.
2 hours agoOyo Governor Seyi Makinde met former President Obasanjo to discuss national issues ahead of the 2027 election, fueling speculation on alliances and support.
3 hours agoOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, visited former president Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun state, amid political permutations ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on his Facebook page, the governor visited the former Nigerian leader with former governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi as well as former Osun state governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola. Makinde, […] 2027: Makinde meets Obasanjo in Ogun
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