Political activities in Oyo State have intensified following reports of extended consultations hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde at his residence in Ibadan where discussions on the 2027 succession plan reportedly reached an advanced stage The meetings which lasted several days brought together key stakeholders within the Peoples Democratic Party and other influential actors across the state
Sources said the process gradually narrowed to two prominent names Abimbola Adekanmbi and Saheed Fijabi after earlier options were reviewed and set aside during intense deliberations focused on loyalty competence and political balance within the state structure
Governor Seyi Makinde is said to have played a central role in shaping the outcome as insiders claim he prioritized loyalty to the state and ility of governance over external political influence or factional pressure within the party
Political observers note that Abimbola Adekanmbi a former finance commissioner and Saheed Fijabi a former federal lawmaker both emerged as compromise choices reflecting attempts to bridge divides between different political blocs in Oyo State
Analysts also link the development to wider tensions in the Peoples Democratic Party including divisions involving Nyesom Wike and the anti Wike bloc while national political calculations ahead of 2027 involving Bola Ahmed Tinubu continue to influence state level decisions
Observers believe the outcome of the consultations may shape political alignment in Oyo State ahead of the next election cycle as stakeholders prepare for possible realignments within party structures and emerging coalitions
Political watchers say the coming months will determine whether the chosen direction remains le or faces resistance from aggrieved aspirants and competing interests within the party as consultations continue quietly across different camps in Oyo State politics shaping expectations for 2027 governorship contest with attention also on internal reconciliation and strategic positioning for future political ility in the region across all stakeholders state
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