Makinde in Aso Villa as PDP Governor Holds Talks With Tinubu

Governor of Oyo State and a prominent leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Seyi Makinde, is currently at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Details of the visit were not immediately disclosed as of the time of filing this report, but sources at the Presidential Villa confirmed that the meeting is ongoing behind closed doors.

Makinde’s visit has generated political interest, given his position as one of the most influential PDP governors and a key voice within the opposition. The meeting comes amid ongoing national discussions on governance, economic reforms, security challenges, and inter-party relations.

Political observers note that interactions between leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition figures have become more frequent in recent months, often sparking speculation about bipartisan cooperation or strategic political alignments.

However, neither the Presidency nor the Oyo State Government has issued an official statement clarifying the purpose of the visit.

Makinde, a second-term governor, has in the past emphasized the need for constructive engagement across party lines in addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges.

Further details are expected to emerge as the meeting concludes.