PDP will produce Nigeria’s next president — Makinde

By Adejayan Gbenga

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win the 2027 presidential election.

Makinde made the statement on Monday in Abuja while addressing party leaders and stakeholders at the 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of a PDP faction.

He said the party remained well-positioned to reclaim power across all levels of government, urging members to remain united and focused ahead of the general elections.

“We should write it down. This gathering will produce House of Assembly members, will produce House of Representatives members, will produce senators, will produce governors and will produce the next president,” he said.

During the meeting, the faction also ratified the appointment of a 13-member caretaker committee to oversee its affairs.

The committee is chaired by Tanimu Turaki, with Taofeek Arapaja serving as national secretary. The decision followed a motion moved by Tony Aziegbemi and was seconded by Clement Fagboyede.

Other members include Daniel Ambrose, Hamza Abuya, Isah Abubakar, Theophilus Dakashan, Ini Ememobong, Aribisala Adewale Idowu, Baru Shaffi, and Okechukwu Obiechina.

The development comes amid ongoing internal restructuring and realignments within the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.