Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde is set to officially declare his presidential ambition on May 15 in what sources described as a grand political rally expected to reshape the political landscape in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Goalpoachernews reliably gathered that the event will also serve as the formal unveiling of candidates for the 2027 elections on a new political platform already positioned by the governor.
The planned rally and Mega Declaration is coming amid growing political realignments within Oyo State, with several loyalists and grassroots foot soldiers of Governor Makinde reportedly beginning strategic defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to prepare the ground for the emerging structure.
Among those believed to have commenced early political movements are Olufemi Ajadi, Oluyole Local Government Chairman, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, and influential grassroots mobiliser, Ibarapa Kan, whose recent activities have continued to fuel speculations of a coordinated political agenda ahead of 2027.
Political insiders revealed that the ongoing defections are part of a broader strategy aimed at building a fresh political house capable of accommodating Makinde’s growing national ambition and securing strong grassroots structures across Oyo State and beyond.
Sources close to the development disclosed that consultations have intensified in recent weeks following the unresolved internal crisis rocking the PDP at the national level, forcing many loyalists to begin exploring alternative political platforms.
The May 15 rally is expected to attract political stakeholders, youth groups, traditional supporters, and strategic allies from across the country, especially those believed to be sympathetic to Makinde’s leadership style and growing national profile.
Although Governor Makinde has yet to publicly confirm his presidential ambition, support groups and loyalists have continued to intensify campaigns urging him to join the 2027 presidential race.
As preparations gather momentum, political observers on the Goalpoacher News Platforms say the unfolding developments may mark the beginning of a major political realignment in Oyo State, with Makinde’s loyalists already positioning themselves ahead of what could become one of the biggest political movements in the South-West ahead of 2027.
