Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has questioned the possibility of renewed political cooperation with President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of failing to honour an agreement reached before the 2023 general election.
Makinde alleged that the agreement, which he said provided for the formation of a government of national unity, influenced his decision to support Tinubu’s presidential ambition despite being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He made the disclosure during an interview with ARISE News anchor, Ojy Okpe, aired on Friday.
The governor said he still had a copy of the document, which he claimed was signed before the election.
“I still have the agreement with us,” he declared.
According to him, Tinubu failed to fulfil the commitment after becoming president.
“I’ve had a certain experience with him, you know, where agreement was signed. And he didn’t keep to it,” he said.
Makinde challenged those questioning his political position to assess whether the agreement had delivered the promised government of national unity.
“Tell us if the agreement was fulfilled. That’s wrong. Tell us if, not in terms of something personal, what has Nigeria got out of this? Are we having a government of national unity right now?” he asked.
He dismissed suggestions that his support for Tinubu in 2023 was influenced by their shared Yoruba identity, insisting that his decision was based on the expectation of political inclusion and national interest.
The governor also said backing Tinubu in Oyo State was a political risk, as he was unsure how voters would respond to his support for a presidential candidate from another party while seeking re-election.
He maintained that he had no assurance that the decision would improve his chances of winning another term.
On whether he would consider working with Tinubu again ahead of the 2027 elections, Makinde said his experience with the President differed from his dealings with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
“I’ve not had that issue with him before, with Atiku Abubakar, or H.E. Peter Obi,” he said.
The governor also advocated a broader opposition arrangement ahead of the next general election, arguing that any alliance should prioritise the country’s interests over individual political ambitions.
He disclosed that consultations among opposition figures were ongoing but did not announce a concluded alliance or identify the platform under which it might operate.
Makinde, who is positioning himself for a possible presidential contest in 2027, did not reveal the full terms of the alleged agreement, the identities of all its signatories or the specific commitments expected under the proposed government of national unity.
The document was not independently examined during the interview.
Neither Tinubu nor the Presidency responded to the allegation during the interview.
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