Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed speculations about a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, saying he remains comfortable in the opposition party. Makinde spoke with journalists at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday amid his visit to the Presidential Villa. In a video aired by the NTA, Makinde, responding to questions on his political future, said, “No, no, no. Where it won’t be an issue of maybe APC talking alone or PDP talking alone, where we will have to look at what is the best foot forward, in the interest of our nation. Makinde, a member of the PDP, remains one of the few governors still in the party amid a wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Source: Punch January 22, 2026 21:50 UTC