2027: I’m Ready To Work With Peter Obi, Atiku, Others To Reset Nigeria But Not Tinubu – Governor Makinde

 

The APM candidate also expressed willingness to work with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, despite the political disagreements surrounding their relationship.

Governor Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has declared that he is willing to work with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar and others to reset Nigeria. Nigerian news analysis

Makinde, however, ruled out working with President Bola Tinubu.

Makinde, who described Obi as qualified to become Nigeria’s president, said his decision not to work with Tinubu was based on his previous experience with the President, whom he accused of failing to honour an agreement they had entered into.Follow Politics

The APM presidential candidate made the remarks during an interview with Arise News, where he was asked whether he considered Obi qualified to become president and if he would be willing to work with him.News website subscription

“Of course,” Makinde responded when asked whether Obi was qualified to lead Nigeria.

Asked whether he would work with the former Anambra State governor if the opportunity arose, Makinde said he was prepared to collaborate with Nigerians across political party lines, including members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“I’m willing to work with any Nigerian, even whether you’re in the APC,” he said.

However, when the interviewer specifically mentioned Tinubu, Makinde expressed reservations, citing an alleged breach of a previous agreement between them.

“Well, I’ve had a certain experience with him, where an agreement was signed and he didn’t keep to it,” he said.

Makinde said he had not experienced similar disagreements with Obi or Atiku, suggesting that he remained open to working with both politicians.

When asked whether he would reconsider his position if Tinubu personally reached out to him with an invitation to work together to reset Nigeria, Makinde said such an approach would be welcome but insisted that there must be safeguards.

“Well, that would really be nice, you know. But there must be safeguards for Nigeria,” he said.

“This is not like we’re just playing. This is the future of Nigeria. This is also about the destiny that Nigeria must fulfil.”

The APM candidate also expressed willingness to work with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, despite the political disagreements surrounding their relationship.

Asked whether he would work with Wike if he sought reconciliation, Makinde responded in the affirmative, insisting that there was nothing personal about his position.

“Of course, there’s nothing personal here,” he said.

However, when pressed on why he was willing to work with Wike but not Tinubu, Makinde maintained that their situations were different.

“Well, for the FCT minister, you know, his own cases are different from the President,” he said.

Explaining his disagreement with Tinubu, Makinde said the President had previously taken a decision he considered unreasonable, particularly in relation to an agreement they had reached.

He questioned why Nigerians should be asked to accept another agreement without first being presented with evidence that previous commitments had been fulfilled.

“If you agree on something and you’re asking me to do the same thing again, then give the scorecard. Tell us if the agreement was fulfilled. What have Nigerians got out of this?” he asked.

Makinde’s comments come amid political realignments and discussions among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, with several politicians exploring possible alliances to challenge the ruling APC.

His remarks also highlight the possibility of cross-party political collaboration, although he did not disclose the specific terms or conditions under which he would work with Obi, Atiku or other political figures.

SOURCE: SAHARA REPORTERS