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2027: Makinde to reveal preferred successor in May, awaits S’Court verdict on PDP
Seyi Makinde has said he will publicly announce his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election before the end of the first week of May.
The Oyo State governor made this known in a newsletter released on Saturday, stating that he had been holding consultations with elders, religious leaders, and other key stakeholders as the succession process gathers momentum.
According to him, several aspirants have already emerged as frontrunners, but no final decision has been communicated to anyone.
> “We are approaching that point of decision. I have been consulting widely with our elders, fathers of faith, and other critical stakeholders, and I remain fully aware of the responsibility that this decision carries.
At this time, while a number of individuals have emerged as frontrunners, I have not disclosed my position to anyone. Any information suggesting otherwise is false.”
Among those widely reported to be in contention are Nureni Adeniran, Segun Ogunwuyi, Taofeek Arapaja, Adebo Ogundoyin, and Adedeji Stanley Olajide.
Makinde also said the political platform for his preferred successor would depend on the pending Supreme Court ruling involving the Peoples Democratic Party.
> “There have also been questions about the platform on which we will proceed. For now, we await the decision of the Supreme Court regarding our party, the Peoples Democratic Party. Once that decision is delivered, we will communicate our next steps clearly.”
His remarks come amid heightened political activity in the state, following recent controversies involving Florence Ajimobi, Adebowale Ogundoyin, Ayodele Fayose, and Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, all of which were denied by the parties involved.
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