# Seyi Makinde 2027 presidential bid controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seyi-makinde-2027-presidential-bid-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:44:31.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Political tension has emerged regarding the potential 2027 presidential ambitions of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.

In Ekiti State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially denied reports of an alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to support Makinde’s campaign. State chairman Lanre Omolase described claims of such mobilization as “false, fabricated and unauthorised,” accusing the Governor of “treachery.”

In Oyo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenged Makinde’s suitability to contest against President Bola Tinubu, labeling his ambitions a “political drama.” The APC further alleged that state resources were being misused to fund his presidential pursuits. The Oyo APC has maintained that Makinde lacks the capacity to challenge the President.

As the 2027 election cycle intensifies, various candidates and parties are launching campaigns and policy blueprints. Social Democratic Party candidate Adewole Adebayo is preparing to unveil a policy titled ‘Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity.’ In regional contests, the ADC has seen candidates in seven Northwest states sign a compact pledging a N110,000 minimum wage, while the APC in Kaduna State plans to focus on the achievements of Governor Uba Sani.

Amidst these developments, Governor Makinde has proposed restructuring domestic crude pricing to reduce petrol costs without reinstating subsidies. Meanwhile, political shifts continue in Oyo State as members of the APM defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

## Claims

- The Oyo State APC claims Governor Seyi Makinde lacks the capacity to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The APC describes Makinde’s presidential ambitions as a political drama intended to distract the public. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The APC alleges that state resources are being misused to fund the governor’s presidential pursuit. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Nigeria 2027: Candidates launch campaigns and policy blueprints

Nigerian political actors are ramping up preparations for the 2027 elections, with various candidates unveiling policy blueprints and launching regional campaigns focused on security, economy, and welfare.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oyo-state-apc-challenges-governor-makindes-2027-presidential-ambitions

### 2026-08-28: Ekiti PDP denies supporting Seyi Makinde’s 2027 presidential bid

The Ekiti State PDP has denied reports that it is collaborating with the APM to mobilize grassroots support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2027 presidential bid, calling the claims fabricated.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ekiti-pdp-denies-supporting-seyi-makindes-2027-presidential-bid

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