Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that the residents of the state will play a key role in determining his successor in the 2027 gubernatorial elections.
Makinde made the statement on Saturday, through a release issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, and made available to the press.
The governor stressed that the people of Oyo State would shape the future of the state by selecting his successor, provided they desire continuity. He further revealed that in 2026, he would publicly announce the individual he intends to endorse for the governorship race.
According to Makinde, the endorsement is aimed at ensuring the state continues on its path of sustainable development and transformation.
“So, in the midst of all these developments, many have been asking – we have two years to go. What next? How do we know the next person won’t come and remove the foundation our administration has laid and is building on?” he asked.
“The truth is, it is in the hands of the people of Oyo State to chart a new path and decide their destiny. You gave me the opportunity to serve you, and so you will also decide who will serve you next.”
Makinde added, “As I stated during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan Lecture a few days ago, sometime in 2026, I will reveal who I will be supporting for the 2027 gubernatorial elections. It will then be left to you, the good people of Oyo State, to say if you want that continuity.”
