2027 Presidency: Pro-Wike PDP Bigwigs Reportedly Dump Atiku For Makinde, Details Emerge

• The PDP National Working Committee members loyal to the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike are supporting reportedly Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde for the 2027 presidential election
• The Pro-Wike PDP bigwigs and chieftains are said to have dumped Atiku Abubakar and are searching for Makinde’s running mate in the north
• Some PDP chieftains who spoke on condition of anonymity disclosed the reason for dumping Atiku for Makinde

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

FCT, Abuja – Several bigwigs and chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful to the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, have reportedly dumped Atiku Abubakar for Oyo state governor ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The PDP National Working Committee members loyal to Wike have begun pushing for the candidacy of Makinde to truncate the ambition of Atiku.

They accused Atiku for bungling their biggest chance to return to power in 2023.
Photo credit: Seyi Makinde/Atiku AbubakarSource: Facebook

The plan is to stop the PDP from conceding the ticket to Atiku, who they lamented has become a ‘serial contestant.’

As reported by The Punch, some PDP chieftains admitted that they were yet to forgive Atiku for bungling their biggest chance to return to power in 2023.

They claimed Atiku’s refusal to support the resignation of the immediate-past national chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu as demanded by the aggrieved five governors caused the PDP the 2023 election.

“Just because of Ayu, you sacrificed five governors. There was no way those five governors would not have changed the story for us. We lost the presidential election by less or a little over one million votes.”

The pro-Wike bigwigs also feared that Atiku may no longer be a sellable candidate in 2027 because of his age.

The reason they are backing a younger and more vibrant candidate like Makinde.

“That is why we are seeking a way out. Nobody can just be coming and using the PDP to experiment every four years. For now, we are supporting Seyi Makinde. Let this aspiration go to the South West this time. Makinde has shown capacity. He is a Christian and a Southerner.”

Makinde to challenge Tinubu in 2027?

Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG reported that Makinde urged supporters pushing him to contest the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Tinubu to remain calm.

The second-term governor of the PDP emphasized that he could speak for himself and would push his ambition when it was time.

Makinde then urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to turn Nigeria into one state and reflected on his political journey so far.

Source: TheTalk.NG

BREAKING: Kano Lawmaker Regains Freedom After Serving 5-Year Jail Term, Video Trends

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. A Kano State Federal lawmaker, Farouk Lawan, and former member of the House of Representatives, who was sentenced to five years imprisonment for demanding and accepting a $500,000 bribe has regained his freedom. It’s worth noting that Lawan’s conviction was ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Supreme Court Ruling: Anambra Dumps 16 Govs, Withdraws From Suit Seeking to Declare EFCC Illegal

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. The Anambra state government, led by Charles Soludo, announced its decision to withdraw from the suit seeking to declare the operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) illegal on Tuesday, October 22. Anambra withdraws from suit challenging EFCC. ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Suspense As Supreme Court Rules on 16 Governors’ vs EFCC Suit

The Supreme Court will deliver a crucial judgement today, October 22, regarding the constitutionality of the EFCC, following a suit by 19 state governors The plaintiffs argue that the EFCC Establishment Act violated Section 12 of the 1999 Constitution, as it failed to receive the necessary approval from a majority of state assemblies before its ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

NDLEA vs Ashiru: Senator Accused of Harbouring Drugs at Home Opens Up

The Kwara senator, Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, who was accused of harbouring drugs at his residence in Kwara, has fired back at the NDLEA Senator Ashiru questioned who has been charged to court since the anti-narcotic agency found such an exhibit at his home The federal lawmaker then called on the NDLEA to take its time ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Bishop Abioye Mentions “Greatest Gift” He Received From Oyedepo After Leaving Winners Chapel

Bishop David Abioye, who recently retired from the Winners Chapel, has disclosed the greatest gift he received from the church’s founder, Bishop David Oyedepo Abioye in a tweet, expressed gratitude to God and Oyedepo, who he described as a father, adding that he was proud to be one of his disciples Some Nigerians have taken ... Read more Continue reading here ▶