“I don’t have any doubt that I have the capacity to occupy the highest office in this land and I have what it takes,” he said during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
“But is that what Nigerians are asking for right now? Is it what my party will support? We don’t know. There’s still a long time to go.”
Makinde stressed that internal reconciliation must be prioritized in the PDP before considering mergers or coalitions. “We must fix our party first. We must have a platform to even aspire to anything,” he said, adding, “If my political journey ends here, I’m also happy.”
Commenting on Atiku Abubakar’s recent coalition efforts with politicians like Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai, Makinde said individuals have the right to associate, but the PDP must not jump into coalitions without resolving its internal issues. “Your house must be in order before you invite others,” he added.
Asked directly whether he plans to run in 2027, he replied, “Nobody will set an agenda for me. I will set an agenda for myself.” He said his current focus is on delivering good governance in Oyo State and that he will only declare any national ambition “at the appropriate time.”
Makinde vowed not to play “stunt politics” and promised that any future declaration would come with full preparation and accountability.
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