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.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/08/breaking-whatsapp-group-launched-promote-oyo-governor-seyi-makindes-presidential

He is sponsored by Tinubu to destabilise PDP when he campaign vigorously for the PDP ticket against Atiku.

Infact Seyi will likely win the ticket then it will be Yoruba on the two major tickets

Good move...

Food never done, dem don use mind finish am. RONU don start again

Tinubu trying to package GSM for us

I doubt the PDP governors will let Atiku get the ticket again in 2027

This is just the beginning! With such a strong support base already forming, it’s clear that Seyi Makinde has a lot of momentum behind him. His people-oriented governance is what we need at the national level. 2027 is looking promising! Let's keep pushing for a brighter future!

Looks like the campaign is heating up!

A WhatsApp group to push GSM's ambition? Smart move!

Meanwhile, I hope Peter Obi's supporters are taking notes on how to actually mobilize instead of just whining.

Seyi's got this!

SadiqBabaSani:
He is sponsored by Tinubu to destabilise PDP when he campaign vigorously for the PDP ticket

FACT! BUT THE NORTH WILL MESS HIM UP.

The future is clearly visible.

This is a great initiative! Seyi Makinde has shown true leadership and vision for our state. Let's rally together and support his presidential ambition!

He should contest in 2031 under the the PDP flag, that way, we could move from one Southern presidency to another


Seyi will make a good President but i want Soludo or Umahi or Wike. Any of these three would do just great

Dead before arrival.

This wouldn't fly


Aboki and Ibo. Wan become president.....and one Yoruba man also wants to take over ....where Almighty Wike dey for PDP
No ...it won't fly

Good, Tinubu should be kicked out.

He's been a failure and seem lost.

His government has been overrun by the cabals taking advantage of his ill health and old age.

He's far from knowing the mess his policies are putting Nigerians through.

Tinubu should resign to regain his lost honour!!!

Hmmm

PDP, LP needs to sponsor a candidate without any controversy to contest in 2027 unless this current party will simply find a way to continue ruling simple!


LP candidate: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

PDP candidate: Akinwunmi Ambode

NGsultan:


https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/08/breaking-whatsapp-group-launched-promote-oyo-governor-seyi-makindes-presidential

Wike go cry for this one 😂😂

Salewa97
Chinkoalhaji97
sIfioksq

Look them look them, the Lagos APC online bots and Charlatans above, a clear sign where this is coming from

“Saki n se bi ora”

When has Nigerian presidency descend so low?

An under performing governor want to contest presidency.Nigeria don cast

DOA..... Dead On Arrival

Even a pig can perform better than Tinubu

The ambition is dead before arrival.

How is he governing his state? We should start asking questions.

Ok

They have started planning backdoor to aid Tinubu because at the end he will chicken out and give way to Tinubu. I don't trust any South West politicians on 2027.
I would rather back even Atiku to back any South West to take power from Tinubu.

It's a distraction and I won't fall fool to this.

Can we see the state he is ruling

Ikaeniyan0:
I doubt the PDP governors will let Atiku get the ticket again in 2027

Atiku is getting it. The North will do everything to get power back in 2027. Atiku still remain their best bet.. Atiku is the only core northerner that is popular in the south. They allowed INEC to rig Atiku's votes in the North simply because they want power to go to the south but Tinubu has messed up.. Atiku won 90% of northern votes in the last election....

kpompey:
An under performing governor want to contest presidency.Nigeria don cast

You can say whatever doesn't make it the truth. The truth of the matter is,he is one of the best Govornors in Nigeria and the Best Oyo ever had since the return of Democracy in 1999.

Facts don't lie!

P.S. Rumours actually says he is gunning for VP under Atiku.

Peter Obi is the best option for Nigeria. I wish Peter Obi would win after Tinubu Presidency, he would definately transform Nigeria into true Giant of Africa. Seyi Makinde is also an awesome Choice, still young and he has made great impact in Oyo State.