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PDP Chieftain Endorses Makinde As 2027 Presidential Candidate

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Aug 26, 2025

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All Facts Newspaper reports that Babalola made the declaration while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, stressing that Makinde's performance across sectors in Oyo State positioned him as a credible and competent leader to "right the noticeable wrongsÔÇØ in Nigeria.

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The PDP stalwart criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of deceiving Nigerians with unfulfilled promises.

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Babalola said, "The APC is known for failed and empty promises, a testament to the prevailing hunger in all the states of the federation.ÔÇØ

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According to him, Nigeria needed a leader with fresh ideas and innovative solutions to tackle the nation's challenges.

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He stated, "Makinde, of all the aspiring candidates for the number one position in the country, has all it takes to lead the country.ÔÇØ

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Babalola argued that by 2027, Makinde would be strategically positioned, having completed two terms as governor.

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The PDP chieftain further stated, "Governor Makinde has performed creditably well. Though there may be some deficiencies, nobody in the world can score 100 percent in governance. I think he has done well compared to past governors.ÔÇØ

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He maintained that Makinde's eight years of executive experience would give him an advantage over many other potential contenders.

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When asked about his own political ambitions, Babalola said he might be forced to contest the governorship seat depending on the calibre of candidates who emerge.

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"I'm watching the candidates that are coming out to show interest in contesting for governor in Oyo State. If I'm not satisfied, as a person, with the calibre of the candidates, I might be forced to contest in 2027,ÔÇØ he said.

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He noted that Oyo deserved a governor with deep knowledge of the state after Makinde's tenure.

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He said, "I will not support candidates who are merely taking advantage of the system. I would rather support candidates who are beneficial and fair to the party. There are members of the party who have suffered with the party.ÔÇØ

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Babalola also reflected on the PDP's dominance in Oyo State politics.

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"Oyo State has been a PDP state right from 2003. There has never been a time where the state was ruled by another party without the connivance of PDP members,ÔÇØ he noted.

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Reacting to the PDP's recent decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, Babalola welcomed the move.

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Babalola added, "If the party feels that the game is to present a southern candidate, it's good for us. I'm in full support of it. Let it be South versus South.ÔÇØ

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