2027: Four major hurdles threaten Obi–Makinde alliance – Presidential aide

Vanguard News | 13-09-2026 10:10pm |

A presidential aide, Tunde Rahman, has identified four major hurdles that could hinder a potential alliance between Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The obstacles listed are personal ambition, zoning, political structure, and trust deficit. The assessment follows a private meeting between Obi and Makinde in Ibadan and their subsequent joint public appearances. The aide's comments come amid speculation of an opposition realignment.

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