Governor Seyi Makinde

- Photos of former President Olusegun Obasanjo meeting Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, ex-Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi, and former Osun Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola have surfaced.  Makinde says the meeting focused on national issues and the forthcoming general election, describing...

July 12, (THEWILL) — The wild jubilation over the freedom of 44 pupils and teachers kidnapped by terrorists from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on 15 May 2026 took a strong political tone at the weekend when...

May 24, (THEWILL) — The race to the presidency in 2027 is getting more exciting. Last Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Governor Seyi Makinde formally threw his hat into...

May 14, (THEWILL) — Governor Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, while calling for stronger collaboration among opposition parties to reposition Nigeria and deepen democratic governance. Makinde made the declaration during a mega...

May 14, (THEWILL) — Governor Seyi Makinde and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) have strengthened opposition alliance efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Peoples Democratic Party...

April 26, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of making statements capable of inciting violence after he referenced the historical episode known as Operation Wetie during an opposition political summit held...

April 14, (THEWILL) — An impeachment storm is brewing in Oyo State following allegations of inducement and political pressure within the State House of Assembly, with former First Lady and ambassador-designate to Austria, Florence Ajimobi, firmly denying any link...

March 22, (THEWILL) — The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Sunday, paid a Sallah visit to the former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu...

January 22, (THEWILL) — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed speculation that he is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he remains firmly committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde spoke on Thursday...

December 29, (THEWILL) — The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has rejected claims by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, that he promised President Bola Tinubu to “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential...