2023: Gov. Makinde declares interest to contest for second term

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, declared his interest to contest the gubernatorial election in 2023.

Makinde was elected as governor in 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He defeated the candidate of the then ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adebayo Adelabu, and candidates of other political parties to emerge as the governor in 2019.

While announcing his desire to run for another term, Makinde said that he had picked the expression of interest and nomination forms of the PDP.

He added that he would serve for another four years in office if the people of the State desired it.

“I announce that I have picked up the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for a second term as the elected Governor of the good people of Oyo State.

“If the good people of Oyo State desire it, we will serve for four more years,” he stated.