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Seyi Makinde

5 LAS News stories tagged “Seyi Makinde”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Makinde unveils 2027 manifesto, proposes sharing oil windfalls and electoral reforms
Africa/Nigeria

Makinde unveils 2027 manifesto, proposes sharing oil windfalls and electoral reforms

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has launched his presidential campaign, proposing that excess oil revenue be used for welfare and calling for a majority vote requirement for the presidency.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 18:49 WAT · 2 sources

Obidient Movement mobiliser Serah Ibrahim backs Seyi Makinde for 2027 presidency
Africa/Nigeria

Obidient Movement mobiliser Serah Ibrahim backs Seyi Makinde for 2027 presidency

Serah Ibrahim, a key grassroots figure for Peter Obi, has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Obi dismissed reports of a split, referring to Ibrahim as his daughter in a video response.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 12:18 WAT · 2 sources

APM vice‑presidential candidate backs Seyi Makinde as top contender for 2027 Nigerian election
Africa/Nigeria

APM vice‑presidential candidate backs Seyi Makinde as top contender for 2027 Nigerian election

Alhaji Lawal Daura, the APM’s vice‑presidential candidate, praised Governor Seyi Makinde’s record and pledged a four‑year inclusive transitional government, while Makinde also pledged to curb high interest rates and boost manufacturing in the Southeast.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:17 WAT · 5 sources

Oyo Governor Makinde opens public facilities to all political parties for 2027
Africa/Nigeria

Oyo Governor Makinde opens public facilities to all political parties for 2027

Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that all political parties, including the APC, are free to use Oyo State public facilities, such as Mapo Hall, provided they meet stipulated conditions.

LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 04:17 WAT · 1 source

Oyo State Governor says APC will not be barred from Mapo Hall, but local authority reports denial of venue
Africa/Nigeria

Oyo State Governor says APC will not be barred from Mapo Hall, but local authority reports denial of venue

Governor Seyi Makinde affirmed that any party meeting legal requirements can use Mapo Hall for campaign events, while the Ibadan Local Government Properties Company issued a letter saying the hall is already booked and the APC’s request was rejected.

LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 2 sources

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