Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is reportedly preparing to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and serve as the running mate of former Vice President Abubakar Atiku for the 2027 presidential election.
According to former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, Makinde met with Atiku in Minna, Niger State, in a private session to discuss the possibility.
The meeting also involved former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida.
During the discussions, Makinde is said to have agreed to support Atiku’s bid in exchange for being named the party’s vice-presidential candidate.
Makinde reportedly promised to contribute 10 billion naira in two installments to help the party get started and indicated he would provide more funds once the campaign officially begins.
He is also said to have committed to influencing Southwest delegates in the party’s primary and using connections in the South-South region to secure votes.
Observers believe that Makinde’s involvement could help ADC gain an advantage by splitting votes in the Southwest during the general election.
A follow-up meeting has been scheduled to take place in Dubai within the next two weeks, where the details of the partnership are expected to be finalized.
