Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has stated that he is capable of serving as president of Nigeria in 2027.
During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Makinde stated that he had achieved more than just his role as Oyo State’s governor.
“I have no doubt that I have what it takes and the ability to hold the highest office in this country,” he said.
However, is that what I want to do at the moment? Are Nigerians requesting this? Will my party say that’s what we ought to do? I’m not sure. We still have a long time to go.
As of right now, we need to fix our party, you know. If you want to be anything at all, you need a platform.
Makinde added that no one will set his agenda, highlighting his refusal to participate in politics led by gimmicks.
The governor continued, “Right now, I am focusing on what people have given to me, the task ahead of us, and so I’m not distracted, and I will not play stunt politics.
“I will not do things because, well, it feels right in some people’s ears. No, we will do things, we will stay focused to ensure that we bring dividends of democracy to our people.”
The governor clarified that he would not pursue any political ambition without proper preparation and a sense of accountability.
He stated, “One thing you should expect from Seyi Makinde is that he will never come out to say, look, I want to do this, do X, Y, Z without preparation and without being held accountable for whatever it is that I say I want to do.
“If my political journey ends right here, I am also very happy. When I joined politics in 2007, I wanted to go to the Senate. I wanted to be a senator.
“But now, not only have I achieved more than that by being the governor of my state, I’ve also cherished the opportunity that people gave to me to make my own little difference.”
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