Makinde Accuses Tinubu of Breaking 2023 Agreement, Says President Failed to Honour Government of National Unity Deal

Makinde Accuses Tinubu of Breaking 2023 Agreement, Says President Failed to Honour Government of National Unity Deal

Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing to honour an agreement reached with opposition leaders ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

Makinde made the allegation during an exclusive interview with Ojy Okpe on ARISE News’ Presidential Series, where he explained the circumstances surrounding his growing political differences with the President.

The governor disclosed that his decision to support Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election was based on an agreement to establish a government of national unity, rather than ethnic or personal considerations.

According to him, the agreement was signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on behalf of Tinubu and by Makinde on behalf of the G5 governors.

He said the document was subsequently presented to Tinubu, who allegedly gave his approval for the arrangement to proceed.

“I supported him on the basis of the agreement that we signed, that we must have a government of national unity,” Makinde said.

However, the Oyo governor expressed disappointment that the agreement was not implemented after Tinubu assumed office.

He argued that Nigeria needs a government that brings competent individuals from different parts of the country together to address national challenges, rather than one dominated by political loyalty.

Describing members of the current administration, Makinde said they were largely “body language” people, suggesting that political loyalty had taken precedence over competence.

The governor also revealed that he had not spoken directly with Tinubu for an extended period, despite attempts to reach the President during the kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State.

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Makinde said he expected the President to contact him over the security crisis but received no such call.

He further disclosed that he attempted to reach the President through the State Chief of Protocol without success.

Asked whether he would be willing to work with Tinubu again, Makinde said such an arrangement would require safeguards and a clear commitment to Nigeria’s national interest.

He maintained that his presidential ambition was driven by the need to reset Nigeria’s political and economic direction.

Makinde is seeking the presidency in the 2027 general election on the platform of the APM, positioning his proposed reset agenda as an alternative to the policies of the Tinubu administration.