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PDP will produce Nigeria’s next president – Makinde

From The Punch · (7m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will produce Nigeria's next president in the 2027 general elections.
  • Makinde made the declaration at the 103rd National Executive Committee meeting of his faction of the PDP in Abuja.
  • The meeting also saw the ratification of a 13-member Caretaker Committee, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a previous PDP convention.

In a bold declaration from Abuja, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has asserted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is poised to reclaim the presidency in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the 103rd National Executive Committee meeting of his faction, Makinde exuded confidence, stating that the gathering would be instrumental in producing not only legislative and gubernatorial candidates but also the nation's next president.

This assertion comes at a critical juncture for Nigeria's main opposition party, which has been grappling with internal leadership crises. The recent Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the PDP's national convention held in Ibadan in November 2025 has deepened these divisions. In response, Makinde's faction has moved to solidify its position by ratifying a 13-member Caretaker Committee, headed by Tanimu Turaki, SAN.

The formation of this caretaker committee, with key figures like Taofeek Arapaja appointed as National Secretary, signals a strategic move to navigate the party's current challenges and prepare for the upcoming electoral battles. The PDP, once a dominant force in Nigerian politics, faces the significant task of unifying its factions and presenting a formidable front against the ruling party.

From our perspective at The PUNCH, Governor Makinde's pronouncements reflect a determined effort to rally the PDP faithful and project an image of strength and readiness. While the path to the presidency is undoubtedly challenging, marked by complex political dynamics and the need for broad consensus, such declarations are crucial for galvanizing support and setting the party's agenda. The coming months will be critical in observing how the PDP addresses its internal issues and translates this expressed ambition into concrete political action.

We should write it down. This gathering will produce House of Assembly members, will produce House of Representatives, will produce Senators, will produce Governors and will produce the next President

— Seyi MakindeSpeaking from the podium, Makinde emphasised the party’s readiness and potential to reclaim power at the national level.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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