Seyi Makinde’s campaign organisation has publicly denounced President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election council as a “coalition of failed politicians”, accusing the body of being ineffective.
Makinde, the governor of Oyo State and a leading figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the criticism as his own campaign gears up for the next presidential contest. The comment was issued through a statement released by his campaign team.
President Tinubu, who has been in office since 2023, announced the formation of a re‑election council earlier this year to coordinate his bid for a second term in the 2027 general election. The council is expected to bring together senior party members and allies to steer the campaign strategy.
Representatives for Tinubu’s re‑election council have not responded to requests for comment on Makinde’s remarks. The lack of an official reply leaves the political rivalry between the two leaders largely in the realm of public statements.
The upcoming 2027 election is set to be a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s political landscape, with the incumbent administration and opposition parties both seeking to shape the nation’s future direction.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>