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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says he will make public his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election before the end of the first week of May.
Makinde disclosed this in a newsletter on Saturday, noting that he has been engaging in broad consultations with political elders, religious leaders and other key stakeholders, while several aspirants have already surfaced from the process.
According to him, “we are nearing a point of decision,” adding that consultations are ongoing with “fathers of faith and other critical stakeholders” as he weighs what he described as a significant responsibility.
He stressed that while multiple aspirants are currently in the race, he has not revealed his preferred choice to anyone, warning that contrary claims should be disregarded.
“We are approaching that point of decision. I have been consulting widely with our elders, fathers of faith, and other critical stakeholders, and I remain fully aware of the responsibility that this decision carries.
“At this time, while a number of individuals have emerged as frontrunners, I have not disclosed my position to anyone. Any information suggesting otherwise is false,” the governor said.
On the issue of political platform, Makinde said he is waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before finalising where his preferred candidate will contest.
He said, “there have also been questions about the platform on which we will proceed. For now, we await the decision of the Supreme Court regarding our party, the Peoples Democratic Party. Once that decision is delivered, we will communicate our next steps clearly.”
The governor’s statement comes as political activity ahead of the 2027 elections in Oyo State heightens, with several aspirants already positioning themselves for the PDP ticket, including senior government officials and lawmakers.
