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Makinde Declares for 2027 Presidency, Wike Rejects PDP-APM Alliance

Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, intensifying political realignments within Nigeria’s opposition camp ahead of the next general elections. The declaration was made during a mega rally in Ibadan organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), where Makinde warned against what he described as attempts to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.

Speaking at the rally, Makinde said the opposition must unite to protect democracy and provide Nigerians with an alternative political direction. He described the newly announced PDP-APM partnership as the foundation of a broader coalition aimed at challenging the ruling APC in 2027. The Oyo governor also criticised the current economic and security situation in the country, saying many Nigerians were struggling under worsening hardship.

However, the move immediately drew strong opposition from Nyesom Wike, who dismissed both the alliance and Makinde’s presidential ambition. Wike insisted there was no officially recognised agreement between the PDP and APM, describing the alliance claims as “Political 419” and alleging that the arrangement was merely a strategy to advance Makinde’s personal ambition.

The FCT minister further declared that Makinde’s presidential bid was “dead on arrival,” maintaining that the PDP would independently field its own presidential candidate without entering into any coalition arrangement. Wike also argued that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had no record of any formal PDP-APM alliance.

The development has exposed deepening divisions within the PDP as various factions position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. While some political stakeholders and groups, including members of Afenifere, have defended Makinde’s constitutional right to contest, others within the party fear the growing internal crisis could weaken the opposition’s chances in the next election cycle.