2027: ‘I’m open to working with Peter Obi, Atiku, but not Tinubu’ – Makinde
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has stated that he is open to collaborating with Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to reset Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while ruling out any partnership with President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Makinde confirmed that discussions with both opposition figures are still underway despite the short time left before the polls.
“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,” Makinde said.
The governor noted that opposition leaders must maintain cordial relationships because they can play different roles at different times, adding that any eventual alliance will be driven by data, manifestos, and public sentiment rather than personal preference.
While insisting that Nigeria needs a new direction, Makinde made it clear that working with President Tinubu’s administration is off the table, noting that the current government had previously failed to honour a signed agreement.
