I Have The Capacity To Be Nigeria’s President, Governor Makinde Declares
Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme, Makinde affirmed his readiness for the role when asked how it would feel to be addressed as the President of the country.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is fit to serve as Nigeria’s President.
Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme, Makinde affirmed his readiness for the role when asked how it would feel to be addressed as the President of the country.
“Somebody said, ‘Governor Seyi Makinde’ years ago. My question was, look, governor of which Rotary district? So, you know, ‘President Seyi Makinde,’ maybe President of my town union.
“But let me say this, Seun, I don’t have any doubt that I have the capacity to occupy the highest office in this land. I have what it takes. But is it what I want to do right now? Is it what I am asking for? Is it what my party would say we should do? No. We still have a long time to go.
“You know where we are right now—we must fix our party for you to even aspire to be anything. Let me say this: if my political journey ends right here, I am very happy. When I joined politics in 2007, I wanted to be a Senator. But now, not only have I achieved more than that by being the governor of my state, I have also cherished the opportunity that people gave to me to make my own little difference,” he noted.
In August 2024, SaharaReporters reported the creation of a WhatsApp group aimed at promoting Makinde’s presidential ambition for 2027.
At the time, the group had 467 members, including several prominent figures such as Olajide Odidiomo, the member representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest in the House of Representatives.
Also, among the group’s members were some of Makinde’s aides, notably his Personal Assistant on Political Matters, Akeem Azeez, as well as officials from various local government councils.
The group described Makinde as the most suitable candidate for the presidency, citing his “people-oriented leadership style and governance approach.”
Makinde is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party and a second-term governor of Oyo State.
“Ihave the capacity to occupy the highest political office in the land.”
– Oyo’s Gov. Seyi Makinde, when asked what he will do if the “people” say it’s Makinde they want for president.#PoliticsToday pic.twitter.com/Cd8UNCRukE
— Channels Television (@channelstv) April 15, 2025
