Speaking on Tuesday during a media chat in Ibadan, Makinde said he was surprised when Wike reportedly told Tinubu he would “hold the PDP” for him in 2027. “I was in a meeting with President Tinubu, Nyesom Wike, and others when Wike volunteered to hold the PDP for Tinubu against 2027, and I was in shock. The governor stressed that while Wike has the right to support Tinubu, others should also have the freedom to make independent political decisions. But some of us want to ensure that democracy survives in Nigeria, and that PDP survives as well. Makinde and Wike had previously supported Tinubu of the APC in the 2023 elections.

Source: Punch December 23, 2025 16:08 UTC