2027: Atiku, Makinde Near Alliance Deal Against Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde are reportedly making progress in discussions towards a possible political alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The negotiations are understood to involve representatives of both politicians, who have reportedly held several meetings and reached compromises on a possible arrangement.

The discussions are taking place amid broader consultations among opposition leaders seeking cooperation to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next presidential election.

Makinde, who is associated with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), confirmed on Friday, November 13, that he was holding discussions with opposition figures, including Atiku and Peter Obi.

Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, the governor said the consultations were ongoing and that political cooperation remained possible depending on the circumstances.

He said the discussions could eventually result in the politicians becoming collaborators or electoral rivals.

Reports from political sources familiar with the negotiations indicated that representatives of Atiku and Makinde had held both virtual and physical meetings in recent weeks.

An APM candidate quoted in the reports said the discussions were progressing and that both camps had made compromises towards a possible agreement.

Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, also confirmed that discussions were ongoing, explaining that Makinde remained open to working with other opposition leaders where an arrangement could provide a realistic opportunity to address the country’s challenges.

The reported negotiations are separate from wider opposition consultations involving different political figures and parties seeking a common platform ahead of 2027.

However, neither Atiku nor Makinde has publicly announced a concluded alliance agreement or disclosed the specific terms of any possible arrangement.

The discussions come as political parties and opposition figures intensify consultations over possible coalitions, presidential candidates and strategies for the 2027 elections.

Any eventual agreement would still require decisions on party platforms, political positions and the structure of a possible joint campaign.