Fayose Says Oyo Gov. Makinde Is Lobbying To Be Running mate Of Atiku in 2027
Former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has hinted that Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde’, is lobbying to be the running mate of the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar on the ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2027 election.
Fayose stated “Here is what happened behind the curtains,” during the visit of the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to the Minna, Niger state resident of a former military president, Ibrahim Babangida.
During the visit, Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde joined the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) for a closed door meeting.
According to the former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, Makinde, is canvasing to be the running mate of a frontline presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, as a condition to join the coalition.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to the media, tagged, ‘Between Atiku and Makinde, Untold Story of What Happened in Minna Yesterday’, Fayose alleged that the Oyo State governor travelled to Minna, Niger State, yesterday to hold a meeting with the former vice president.
The statement read; “It is no longer news that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, went to Minna, Niger State, yesterday, to hold a meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
“Here is what happened behind the curtains: Venue and personalities involved in the meeting were carefully chosen so as to ensure confidence and acceptability.
“Consideration was given to the fact that Peter Obi will not accept to be Atiku’s running mate and he won’t also be acceptable to the North, as Atiku’s successor.
“Also, Atiku is 70% sure of getting the ADC ticket, having ensured the non-zoning of the party’s presidential ticket.
“Makinde agreed to join ADC on the condition that he will be handed the party’s vice presidential ticket, as Atiku’s running mate. This is expected to be presented to Atiku’s inner caucus for further discussions and ratification.
“Makinde offered to make available a sum of N10 billion (to be released in two tranches), as his initial contribution towards what he called “proper take-off of the ADC,” and make additional funds available when the campaign begins.
“The governor also assured that for the ADC primary, he will deliver the Southwest delegates and use the influence of his wife, who is from Rivers State, to secure delegate votes in the South-South.
“He posited that for the general election, using him to divide the Southwest votes will give the ADC the needed advantage.
