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Oyo Governor claims Wike plans to sway PDP in favour of President Tinubu.
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Faction alignment key: Makinde warns Wike-backed members are expected to support Tinubu’s 2027 bid.
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People vs. power: Governor contrasts grassroots support for PDP with Wike faction’s government backing.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has linked the ongoing turmoil in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to an alleged scheme by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to position the party in favour of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Speaking on Sunday during a meeting with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in Bauchi, Makinde said any PDP member aligning with the Wike-backed faction has implicitly agreed to support Tinubu in the next general election.
He said, “I was in a meeting with Wike and Mr President and he (Wike) promised to hold PDP for Mr President towards 2027. So anyone moving with Wike and his group have agreed to support President Tinubu for the 2027 election.”
Makinde added, “We are not begrudging them. You can support whoever you want to support, but go to them if you want to support them. They have the government behind them, they have the judiciary and INEC behind them, but we have the people behind us.”