Makinde Mulls Defection to NDC as PDP Crisis Deepens

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is weighing a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the emerging Nigeria Democratic Congress. Former Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson has been lobbying hard to bring him into the NDC fold. The move follows deepening rifts within the PDP at both national and state levels. INEC recently derecognized the party’s national working committee amid ongoing court disputes. In Oyo, the screening of governorship hopefuls has laid bare internal divisions. Insiders say Makinde favors technocratic, reform-minded aspirants who share his governance style. He will hold a crucial stakeholders meeting on April 8 to decide whether to stay in the PDP or join the NDC. Political watchers warn that any defection could reshape Oyo State’s power balance and influence the run-up to the 2027 elections.

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