Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to honour a written political agreement reached before the 2023 presidential election to establish a government of national unity.
Makinde made the allegation during an interview with ARISE News, explaining that the agreement influenced his decision to support Tinubu, despite belonging to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor said he still possessed a copy of the agreement, insisting that his support for Tinubu was based on the expectation that the proposed arrangement would promote political inclusion and accommodate different interests in the country.
According to him, the commitment was not fulfilled after Tinubu assumed office, raising questions about the political understanding that informed his support during the election.
Makinde maintained that his decision was not motivated by ethnic considerations but by his belief that a government of national unity would serve Nigeria’s broader interests.
He also expressed reservations about renewed political cooperation with Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, contrasting his experience with the President with his dealings with other opposition figures.
However, Makinde did not disclose the full contents of the alleged agreement, and the document has not been independently examined. Neither Tinubu nor the Presidency responded to the allegation during the interview.
The development comes amid ongoing consultations among opposition politicians over possible alliances ahead of the 2027 elections, highlighting continuing disagreements over political cooperation and governance.
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