Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde recently met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Minna, Niger State, to discuss a possible political alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
According to Fayose, the meeting was strategically arranged with carefully selected participants to ensure confidence and political acceptability.
Fayose claimed that Makinde is willing to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on the condition that he is offered the party’s vice-presidential ticket as Atiku’s running mate. He further alleged that Atiku is confident of securing the ADC presidential ticket, particularly following moves to ensure the party’s ticket is not zoned to any region.
As part of the reported negotiations, Makinde allegedly pledged an initial contribution of N10 billion, to be released in two tranches, to support the “proper take-off” of the ADC. He also reportedly promised additional funding once the campaign formally begins, alongside assurances that he could mobilize delegates from the Southwest and leverage political connections in the South-South.
Fayose added that Makinde believes his presence on the ticket could help divide votes in the Southwest during the general election, giving the ADC a strategic advantage. A follow-up meeting between both camps is reportedly scheduled to take place in Dubai within the next two weeks, although neither Atiku nor Makinde has publicly confirmed the claims.