{"id":17305,"date":"2026-11-13T20:45:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T20:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/makinde-confirms-talks-with-atiku-obi-on-opposition-alliance-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T20:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T20:45:51","slug":"makinde-confirms-talks-with-atiku-obi-on-opposition-alliance-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/makinde-confirms-talks-with-atiku-obi-on-opposition-alliance-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Makinde confirms talks with Atiku, Obi on opposition alliance – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seyi Makinde, Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has confirmed ongoing negotiations with Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside other opposition figures, on a possible alliance to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.\n<\/p>\n

Makinde, Oyo State governor, disclosed this during an interview with ARISE News anchor, Ojy Okpe, on Friday, saying discussions were already underway to determine the most viable political arrangement ahead of the election.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re still discussing. Not only that I\u2019m open, we\u2019re actively discussing this,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n

Although he declined to endorse either Atiku or Obi as his preferred candidate, Makinde insisted that the opposition must be guided by objective assessments, including candidates\u2019 manifestos, previous performance and public sentiment.\n<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo arrive at a decision, you need data,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n

The APM presidential candidate declared his willingness to work with any opposition politician, including Atiku, if consultations established that the former vice-president was best positioned to lead a united opposition ticket.\n<\/p>\n

Asked whether he would work with Atiku under such circumstances, Makinde replied, \u201cYes,\u201d adding, \u201cI\u2019m willing to work with any Nigerian.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

He said the negotiations should prioritise national interest rather than individual presidential ambitions.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThat negotiation will not be anything personal. That negotiation will be the deal for Nigeria, by Nigeria,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Makinde cited the 1999 presidential election, when Olu Falae failed to translate his considerable South-West support into victory nationally, as a lesson for opposition politicians.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cOur biggest challenge is, first, to agree on what is the best course of action, and then seek an alliance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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