Fresh political tension has emerged after Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, claimed that a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) privately warned him about President Bola Tinubu long before the 2023 general elections.
Speaking during a recent public engagement, Makinde alleged that the unnamed APC stalwart advised him to exercise caution in his dealings with Tinubu, describing the conversation as one of the reasons he remained politically vigilant.
Although the governor did not reveal the identity of the APC figure or provide further details about the alleged warning, his remarks have sparked renewed political debate, with supporters and critics offering differing interpretations of the claim.
Makinde, a leading figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has frequently been at the centre of discussions over his political relationship with President Tinubu, particularly following his role in the 2023 elections and subsequent national political developments.
The governor’s latest revelation is expected to fuel fresh speculation over behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring within Nigeria’s two major parties, as attention increasingly shifts towards the country’s evolving political landscape ahead of future elections.
Neither the Presidency nor the APC had publicly responded to Makinde’s remarks at the time of filing this report. Likewise, the identity of the APC chieftain referenced by the governor remains undisclosed.
Political observers say the comments are likely to intensify conversations about alliances, rivalries and internal dynamics within Nigeria’s political class, even as stakeholders continue to assess their potential implications.
