Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculation that he plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting he remains in the party despite the recent spate of defections.
The governor made this known after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday.
When asked if he’s also considering joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), like his former colleagues in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Makinde said: “I am comfortable in the PDP”.
Makinde maintained that addressing Nigerian problems requires bi-partisan approach with contributions from all political parties in the interest of the country.
“We may have issues in this country where you need a bipartisan approach, where there won’t be an issue of APC talking alone or PDP talking alone; where we will have to look at what is the best foot forward in the interest of our nation. So, when you get to that junction, you need everybody on board,” he said.
The Oyo governor arrived at the Aso Villa shortly after Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, who recently defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).