Makinde also claimed that he was in a meeting where FCT Minister Wike promised to “hold the PDP down” for Tinubu.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that any member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has effectively agreed to support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027.
He made this known on Sunday during a meeting with the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in Bauchi.
Speaking during the visit, Makinde attributed the ongoing crisis within the PDP to an alleged plot by Wike to destabilise the party in favour of President Tinubu.
According to the Governor, he was present at a meeting where the former Rivers State Governor agreed to the plan.
He said: “I was in a meeting with Wike and Mr President and he (Wike) promised to hold the PDP for Mr President towards 2027.
“So, anyone moving with Wike and his group has agreed to support President Tinubu for the 2027 election.”
Makinde added that while he respects their decision to back the incumbent President, they should be bold enough to own up to it.
He concluded, however, that while the ruling APC controls the government, the judiciary, and INEC, the PDP retains the backing of the people.
“We are not begrudging them. You can support whoever you want to support, but go to them if you want to support them.
“They have the government behind them; they have the judiciary and INEC behind them, but we have the people behind us,” Makinde added.
