Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed ongoing discussions with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi over a possible opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Makinde said he was willing to work with either politician to achieve what he described as the need to reset Nigeria, but ruled out working with President Bola Tinubu.
The governor disclosed this on Friday during an interview with ARISE News anchor, Ojy Okpe.
He said consultations among opposition leaders were ongoing despite the limited time before the next presidential election.
“We’re still discussing,” Makinde said.
Asked whether he was open to an alliance with other opposition figures, he replied, “Not only that I’m open, we’re actively discussing this.”
Makinde, who is the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), declined to endorse either Atiku or Obi, saying the decision on a possible alliance should be based on available data rather than personal preferences.
“To arrive at a decision, you need data,” he said.
He explained that the opposition would consider candidates’ manifestos, past performances and public opinion before deciding on the best political arrangement.
When asked whether he would work with Atiku if the former vice president emerged as the strongest candidate for an opposition alliance, Makinde answered in the affirmative.
