Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde insists he will remain in the PDP, dismissing rumours of defection to the APC amid party leadership turmoil

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing speculation that he might defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Makinde made the statement on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of the book Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, authored by former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

Addressing a crowd of dignitaries, Makinde declared, “I am not APC, and I am not about to become APC,” emphasising that he would continue navigating the challenges within his party despite the ongoing leadership crisis.

He called for sincere collaboration among Nigerian leaders across political divides to advance national progress, while criticising political elites for deepening divisions for personal gain.

“Most Nigerians desire unity and coexistence, but this laudable desire is often manipulated along religious, ethnic, and regional lines by political elites,” Makinde said.

The governor stressed the need to abandon the “winner-takes-all” approach in politics, which he said fosters exclusion and undermines national cohesion.

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He urged deliberate efforts to design governance systems that promote fairness, inclusion, and stability.