The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has issued a warning to some unnamed individuals over their actions towards him.
Naija News reports that Makinde gave the warning in a video making the rounds on social media.
In the video, the governor stated that he would still be in office even after the 2027 election and could still take actions that people would never forget.
“Please be very careful with what you do to me, because after the election, I will still be governor of this state till May 29 2027 even though I will be moving to Abuja” he said.
The remark has generated reactions on social media, with some interpreting it as a warning to political opponents ahead of the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, Makinde, has expressed hope that God will show mercy to Nigerians by providing the country with the right leadership through the 2027 presidential election.
Makinde said he was confident of winning the election, adding that his ambition was backed by God and the Nigerian people rather than any political godfather.
He made the remarks on Sunday during a church service at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Jos, Plateau State, Naija News reports.
According to a statement issued by his Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Ihediwa, Makinde said his decision to contest the presidency was driven by the need to address Nigeria’s challenges and give the country a fresh direction.
He recalled how some people questioned his chances of becoming Oyo State governor in 2018 because he did not have a powerful political godfather.
Makinde said he told them that he had God the Father, and he eventually became governor.
He said the same faith was behind his presidential ambition.
“When I said in Oyo State in 2018 that I would like to be governor, somebody asked me, ‘Governor of which Rotary District?’ I said Governor of Oyo State, and they asked, ‘With no godfather; nobody in politics who can stand in for you?’
“I responded by saying, ‘Well, I have God the Father. And I became the Governor of Oyo State.
“This time around, we also have God the Father, and God will be merciful unto Nigeria, and He will show us mercy in this country,” he said.
Makinde said his administration in Oyo State had relied on proper planning, transparency and accountability, with development plans covering his two terms between 2019 and 2027.
He also said his proposed Reset Nigeria Agenda was designed to address four major areas: security, the economy, education and the country’s socio-political system.
Presenting his manifesto to the church leadership, the governor urged Nigerians to hold him responsible for every promise contained in the document.
He said he wanted his commitments to be clearly written down so that Nigerians could measure his performance if elected president.
“I want Nigerians to be able to hold me accountable, not just through promises but through documented commitments. Everything is written down in black and white, and I am prepared to be held accountable for everything contained in this document,” he stated.
The APM candidate also urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to take an active part in politics and prepare to make their voices heard during the 2027 election.
“Please, get ready and participate. History is about to happen again,” he said.
