A WhatsApp group has been established to promote Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential bid in 2027.
The group, which currently boasts 467 members, includes prominent individuals such as Olajide Odidiomo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest.
Notably, several of Governor Makinde’s aides are also part of the group, including his personal assistant on political matters, Akeem Azeez, SaharaReporters learnt.
Additionally, officials from local government councils are also participating in the WhatsApp group.
The group’s members have expressed their support for Seyi Makinde’s presidential aspirations, citing his “people-oriented” approach to governance and leadership style as reasons why they believe he is the most suitable candidate for the position.
Makinde, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a second-term governor, has not officially announced his presidential ambitions.
However, the presence of his aides and a House of Representatives member on the WhatsApp group promoting his candidacy is noteworthy.
Recently, Makinde has been at odds with the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration over local government administration, disagreeing with the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy and arguing that it may not accurately reflect the realities on the ground.
Recently, local government chairpersons in Oyo State withdrew their membership from the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. This move came just a few days ago, highlighting the ongoing tensions and adjustments following the court’s decision.(SaharaReporters)
