Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has launched a public attack on President Bola Tinubu following a reportedly frosty reception during his recent visit to the Presidential Villa. Makinde’s comments came during Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s birthday event, where he criticized the President and praised the previous Buhari administration.
The visit to President Tinubu is said to have been intended to smooth relations, but sources indicate that Makinde’s attempts were rebuffed. Observers believe this rejection led the governor to take a harsher stance against the federal government.
Political analysts note that Makinde’s shift may affect his party’s strategy in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections. With support from President Tinubu directed to his party’s candidates in the state, Makinde’s choice to publicly criticize the President could signal growing political tension.
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose described Makinde’s move as a response to the cold treatment from the President. Fayose also suggested that the development strengthens the position of the ruling party in Oyo State, as it prepares for upcoming electoral contests against candidates Makinde may support through the African Democratic Congress.
Makinde’s statements have already stirred debates across political circles, as parties consider how this interaction might influence alliances and campaign strategies in the lead-up to 2027.
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