Seyi Makinde
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19706.6Global Dominance: 0.01%Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State and a supporter of Nyesom Wike's faction in the PDP, involved in the ongoing power struggles affecting the party's unity.
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Governor Seyi Makinde has continued to transform Ibadan through infrastructure development and policies.
Leave Olubadan Out of PoliticsNigeria· 2026-06-23
The demonstration, which later led to a meeting with Seyi Makinde, has renewed public conversations about insecurity.
Renewed Focus on Abducted Oyo PupilsNigeria· 2026-06-23
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde was urged to caution Sunday Igboho regarding his remarks about the Fulani community.
Sunday Igboho Defends Actions Amid Anarchy WarningsNigeria· 2026-06-23
Seyi Makinde is the Oyo State Governor being appealed to by the Association of Resident Doctors for the disbursement of the Medical Residency Training Fund.
Disburse Training Fund, Pay ArNigeria· 2026-06-22
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had earlier confirmed that some soldiers died during the ongoing rescue efforts.
Terrorists Plot to Stall Rescue EffortsNigeria· 2026-06-20
Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State and has encouraged political appointees to declare their ambitions for the 2027 elections.
4 Ministers May Quit Tinubu's Cabinet for 2027 ElectionsNigeria· 2026-03-07
Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State.
A Benchmark for Uncommon LeadershipNigeria· 2026-03-06
Seyi Makinde is the incumbent Governor of Oyo who Adelabu has contested against in previous elections.
Jostle for Adelabu’s ministerial seat heats up for Oyo 2027Nigeria· 2026-03-04
Governor Seyi Makinde was expected to inaugurate the council that the Alaafin was absent from.
Oyo Princes in Court Battle Over Alaafin's SupremacyNigeria· 2026-02-10
Seyi Makinde is a governor of Oyo State and supports the Tanimu Turaki faction.
Wike, Makinde Factions Face OffNigeria· 2026-02-09
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, declared that the Peoples Democratic Party remains strong and prepared to surprise its critics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
PDP is alive & will shock critics in 2027 electionsNigeria· 2026-01-23
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party.
Makinde rules out defection plans after meeting with TinubuNigeria· 2026-01-23
Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated Ladoja as the chairman of the council.
Alaafin Considers Lawsuit Over Oyo Council LeadershipNigeria· 2026-01-17
Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State who inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs after 15 years.
Alaafin Protests Makinde's Obas Council Chair ChoiceNigeria· 2026-01-16
Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated a new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan.
Olubadan Chairs New Oyo Council of Obas; Alaafin AbsentNigeria· 2026-01-15Governor Seyi Makinde stated that he consulted with the Alaafin and other traditional rulers about the chairmanship of the Council of Obas and Chiefs.
Alaafin refutes meeting Makinde on Oyo monarch councilNigeria· 2026-01-15
Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State and has been invited to join the African Democratic Congress.
ADC courts Jonathan, Saraki for 2027 political allianceNigeria· 2026-01-14
Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State and has been invited to join the African Democratic Congress.
ADC Woos Jonathan & Saraki in New Expansion Drive for 2027Nigeria· 2026-01-13Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State and has a Special Adviser on Fire Reform.
Fire Destroys Vehicles at Oyo Filling Station Power HouseNigeria· 2026-01-11
Seyi Makinde is the Governor of Oyo State and is involved in the PDP's factional disputes.
PDP Factions Seek Alliances for 2027 Amid Internal CrisisNigeria· 2026-01-11
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday felicitated Christians in the state and across the country on this year’s Christmas.
Makinde's Christmas Message Urges Love, Peaceful CoexistenceNigeria· 2025-12-25
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, broke his silence on his rift with Nyesom Wike regarding the PDP's future.
Makinde Exposes Wike's 2027 PDP Plan for TinubuNigeria· 2025-12-24
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared he will not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
I Won't Back Tinubu Like Wike DoesNigeria· 2025-12-23Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed why he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
Wike had just left law school when I made $1m – MakindeNigeria· 2025-12-23
Governor Seyi Makinde received the Staff of Office from Ladoja.
Akpabio Backs Creation of Ibadan State on Visit to LadojaNigeria· 2025-12-22Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde backs one of the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Wike & Makinde Factions AdamantNigeria· 2025-12-21
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was called upon by Lere Paimo to intervene in the copyright dispute.
Lere Paimo Seeks Help in 'Ogbori Elemosho' Copyright RowNigeria· 2025-12-17
Seyi Makinde is the Oyo State Governor who initiated the South-West stakeholders’ meeting.
Lamido, Wike camps oppose PDP chairmanship consensus candidaNigeria· 2025-10-26
Seyi Makinde is mentioned as one of the prominent politicians from the South that the PDP is engaging with.
PDP Eyes Jonathan, Obi for 2027 Presidential TicketNigeria· 2025-08-28
Bala Mohammed denied he was stepping down or engineering a ticket pairing with other southern figures, including Seyi Makinde.
PDP Needs Southern Christian 2027 Presidential Candidate – BNigeria· 2025-08-28