What I Told Atiku When He Approached Me To Run With Him – Seyi Makinde

What I Told Atiku When He Approached Me To Run With Him – Seyi Makinde

The Governor of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar approached him about the possibility of becoming his running mate ahead of the 2027 general election.

Makinde revealed that he turned down the proposal, explaining that he was not interested in joining Atiku’s presidential ticket. He made this known while discussing his political journey and the consultations he had with various political figures before deciding to pursue his own ambition to become Nigeria’s next president.

According to the Oyo State governor, the approach was not made personally by Atiku alone, as the former vice president reportedly sent some of his associates to speak with him about the possibility of working together ahead of the election.

However, Makinde said he politely declined the offer and advised Atiku’s camp to consider other individuals who might be willing to occupy the position.

Recounting the development, the governor stated: “Atiku Abubakar had his people approach me to run with him and I basically told him no and that they should look for someone else that can run with him.”