Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde and Labour Party’s Peter Obi met privately in Ibadan on Tuesday, fueling talk of a possible opposition alliance ahead of 2027.The meeting happened at the Governor’s Office in Agodi Secretariat. No press was allowed in, which only added to the speculation about what the two men discussed.
According to sources in the Oyo State Government, Obi’s stop in Ibadan is part of a wider round of consultations he’s been holding with key opposition figures. The goal: test the waters for a united front and maybe even a consensus presidential candidate before the next election cycle.
Details are still thin, but insiders say the conversation touched on the state of the nation – governance, the economy, and the need for political leaders to work together if they’re serious about changing Nigeria’s direction.The timing isn’t lost on anyone. Opposition leaders across party lines have been meeting more frequently lately, with coalition talks becoming louder as 2027 draws closer.
Makinde has built a reputation in the PDP as a voice for issue-based politics and practical governance. He’s often called for leaders to put national development above party squabbles. Obi, meanwhile, hasn’t stepped out of the spotlight since the 2023 election. He’s stayed vocal on economic reforms, accountability, and inclusive leadership – themes that still resonate with a lot of Nigerians who backed him last time.
Neither camp has released an official statement on what was said behind closed doors. But with 2027 on the horizon, this Ibadan meeting will likely be read as more than just a courtesy visit.
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