Makinde PDP Loyalty: No Defection After Tinubu Meeting – Governor Stands Firm
By: Abudu Olalekan
Oyo Gov Seyi Makinde shuts down APC switch rumors after Tinubu meet. Loyal to PDP, but eyes bipartisan fixes for Nigeria’s woes ahead of 2027 polls. Politics heats up – full scoop on his firm stance.
Picture this. Abuja’s power corridors. President Bola Tinubu’s office. Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde walks in. Smiles exchanged. Handshakes. Chatter about nation-building. Outside, whispers fly. Is Makinde jumping ship? Defecting to APC like others? Nah. He steps out, mic in face. “I’m comfortable in the PDP.” Boom. Rumors crushed.
It was Thursday. Post-meeting glow. Reporters swarm. “Any APC thoughts, Gov?” He laughs it off. No way. Loyalty rock solid. PDP’s his home. But hold up. Nigeria’s messy. Governors flipping sides. PDP bigwigs too. Ahead of 2027 elections, realignments everywhere. Makinde? One of few opposition holdouts. Elected on PDP ticket in Oyo. Still standing.
Why the buzz? Political chess. Tinubu’s charm offensive. Meetings with governors, cross-party. Economy tanking. Insecurity bites. Fuel hikes sting. Folks want unity. Makinde gets it. “Some issues need bipartisan vibes,” he says. Not APC solo. Not PDP alone. Everyone on deck. For the nation’s good. When that junction hits, all aboard.
Think about it. Nigeria’s divided. PDP vs APC grudge match. But real talk? Floods ravage. Naira nosedives. Bandits roam. Boko ghosts. Needs cross-aisle fixes. Makinde’s pragmatic. Comfortable in opposition, sure. But flexible. Smart play.
Oyo state’s his turf. Makinde’s shine there. Infrastructure push. Roads fixed. Schools upgraded. Health centers buzzing. Youth jobs. He won big in ’23. PDP banner high. Defection? Would rock the boat. Southwest PDP fortress crumbling? Others jumped – Plateau’s Mutfwang rumors, Enugu’s Mbah vibes. Makinde holds line.
Tinubu meeting? Strategic. Talk development. Oyo feds allocation. Projects align. No strings? Maybe. Politics sneaky. 2027 looms large. PDP rebuilds? Atiku shadows? Wike drama lingers. Labour Party nips. APC dominates. Makinde eyes presidency whispers? Or VP? Nah, he dodges. Focus now.
“I’m comfortable,” repeats. Firm. Casual grin. Reportersroom caught the vibe. Post-meet presser electric. No hedging. PDP family tight. But national calls? Answer ’em. Bipartisan bridge-builder.
Context matters. Recent flips shook PDP. Governors to APC. Leaders too. Party bleeds. Makinde reassures base. Southwest PDP alive. Oyo model works. Grassroots strong. Ibadan markets hum. Youth rallies chant his name.
Challenges ahead. Economic storm. Tinubu reforms bite. Subsidy gone. FX floats wild. Protests brew. Governors squeezed. States fund shortfall. Makinde navigates. PDP critiques from outside. Pushes alternatives.
He praises collab potential. “What’s best for Nigeria.” Patriotic. Formal tone slips to street talk. Everyone nods. Abuja heat mirrors tension.
Reportersroom digs. Sources say meeting cordial. No defection pitch. Just governance sync. Oyo gets nod on security aid. Road funds. Good.
2027? Early days. PDP primaries heat. APC incumbent edge. Makinde plays long. Comfortable spot. Loyal warrior.
Fans cheer. “Makinde PDP forever!” Tweets explode. Opponents scoff. “Watch him flip.” Politics fluid.
Nigeria watches. Unity or divide? Governor bets smart. Bipartisan when needed. PDP core intact.
One thing clear. No rush. Comfortable. Firm. Meeting done. Rumors dead.
Reportersroom tracking shifts. 2027 buzz builds. More governor meets? Stay locked.
Also, check CITAD’s push – training 70 Kano men against gender violence. Small wins matter.
Folks, Nigeria’s puzzle. Pieces move slow. Makinde holds his. PDP breathes easy today.
