Monday, January 13, 2025 - Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has rubbished reports about running for presidency in 2027.
He stated that his priority remains fulfilling the mandate given to him
by the people of Oyo State.
Makinde, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), addressed the rumours
during an interview with Nigerian Tribune.
When asked about his interest in contesting for the presidential ticket
of the PDP, possibly challenging President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives
Congress (APC), Makinde said his attention is fully on his current role.
The governor emphasized that he is focused on completing the tasks at
hand in Oyo State.
“My focus at the moment is the big work that the people
of Oyo State gave me,” Makinde stated. “I have done some work, but I still
have quite a lot to do.”
Makinde clarified that he is not considering a presidential run in 2027.
He said, “I have a big work that the
people of Oyo State have given to me. I have done some and still have quite a
lot to do. My focus is not to become president in 2027, but to deliver on the
mandate given to me by Oyo State people.”
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