Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is poised to produce Nigeria’s next president in the 2027 general elections.
Makinde made the assertion on Monday while addressing party members and stakeholders at the 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of a PDP faction held in Abuja.
Speaking at the gathering, the governor expressed strong optimism about the party’s prospects, stating that the PDP remains well-positioned to reclaim power across all tiers of government. He urged members to remain united and committed as preparations intensify ahead of the elections.
“We should write it down. This gathering will produce House of Assembly members, will produce House of Representatives members, will produce Senators, will produce Governors and will produce the next President,” Makinde said.
At the meeting, the faction also ratified the appointment of a 13-member caretaker committee to oversee its affairs. The committee is chaired by Tanimu Turaki, with Taofeek Arapaja serving as National Secretary.
The decision followed a motion moved by Tony Aziegbemi and seconded by Clement Fagboyede.
Other members of the committee include Daniel Ambrose, Hamza Abuya, Ihediwa, Isah Abubakar, Theophilus Dakashan, Ini Ememobong, Aribisala Adewale Idowu, Baru Shaffi and Okechukwu Obiechina.
The development comes amid ongoing internal realignments within the PDP, as party leaders intensify consultations and restructuring efforts aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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