Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed willingness to work with former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election, but ruled out any alliance with President Bola Tinubu.
Makinde made the position known on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, where he discussed ongoing consultations among opposition figures and possible political realignments ahead of the general election.
The governor disclosed that he had held engagements with both Atiku and Obi, adding that discussions were continuing despite the limited time remaining before the elections.
“I have engagements with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Even with the little time left before the elections, we are not stopping, we are still discussing,” he said.
Makinde explained that he was open to exploring an alliance with either of the two opposition figures as part of efforts to reposition the country, stressing that political relationships should remain cordial to allow different leaders to contribute at various stages.
However, he drew a clear distinction between the opposition figures and Tinubu, insisting that the President was not part of the political collaboration he was considering.
The governor maintained that Nigeria needed a new direction, arguing that such a change could not be achieved through an alliance with the current administration.
His comments come amid ongoing consultations and political manoeuvres among opposition leaders as parties and potential candidates prepare for the 2027 general election.
