Makinde Drops Bombshell: Why PDP Governors Rejected Coalition With El-Rufai, Peter Obi, And Atiku

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has provided insight into why the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) rejected the proposed coalition, alliance, and merger spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He emphasized that the discussions were not sanctioned by the official structures of the party.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, Makinde stressed that such weighty political arrangements should not be made unilaterally, without proper engagement with the party’s leadership.You can’t just wake up and, as an individual within the party, drag everyone into an arrangement that the party organs know nothing about,” he said. “They’re not even aware of the content of the coalition — whether it’s personal or in the best interest of the PDP and Nigerians. Those are crucial concerns.”

Makinde’s remarks were in reaction to Atiku’s announcement on March 20, where he, alongside Nasir El-Rufai and Peter Obi (represented by Tanko Yunusa), launched a political coalition at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja to challenge the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The governor reaffirmed the PDP Governors’ Forum’s disassociation from the coalition, defending their decision through a communique that followed broad consultation with party stakeholders.Our resolutions reflected extensive consultation,” Makinde stated, noting that the Ibadan meeting, where the decision was reached, had the endorsement of the PDP leadership.

He clarified that the governors did not act in isolation, pointing out that senior party officials — including the acting National Chairman, National Legal Adviser, and National Organizing Secretary — were part of the consultation process.Other members of the National Working Committee were also on standby at the venue in case their input was needed,” he added.

Makinde concluded by stressing that any serious coalition or merger must follow due process, with full involvement of the party’s official organs and leadership.