According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, a media personality, has explained the reasons behind the decision of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, not to pick the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential form.
He made the remarks during a television interview on TVC on Thursday, where he discussed the political calculations surrounding Makinde’s choices and alignments ahead of future elections.
Kolade-Otitoju stated that Makinde’s decision was influenced by political realities within the system, suggesting that the governor carefully assessed his chances before stepping away from the PDP presidential nomination process.
He noted that the choice reflected an awareness of internal party dynamics and the broader electoral environment.
He further explained that Makinde understood that his political path to appearing on the ballot would be uncertain if he remained strictly within the PDP structure without exploring alternative platforms.
According to him, the governor was aware that his participation in the election would require strategic alignment beyond the conventional party arrangement.
The media personality also addressed ongoing discussions about political mergers, dismissing what he described as widespread noise around the idea.
He maintained that the concept of merger in Nigeria’s political space cannot be considered valid or functional without the involvement and recognition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which regulates party registration and electoral processes.
In a separate development, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, rejected the argument that a single presidential term is sufficient to resolve Nigeria’s multifaceted challenges.
He made his position known during a television interview on TVC on Thursday, where he responded to increasing political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sowunmi’s comments came in the context of emerging debates among political figures and presidential hopefuls, some of whom have suggested that they would be able to address Nigeria’s longstanding issues within one four-year term if elected.
His remarks challenged that position, particularly as political conversations intensify across parties and aspirants begin to outline their campaign promises.
He said, “Anyone who says one term is okay for them to take care of all the challenges bedeviling us as a nation is either a liar or a fraud.”….Read_More…