Premium News
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State of plotting to be the running mate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Fayose was reacting to a meeting held on Tuesday in Niger State between Atiku, Makinde and former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ekiti former governor said Makinde promised to divide the vote of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Southwest and also deliver Rivers State votes for Atiku.
According to Fayose, Makinde said he would release 10 billion naira for the opposition party, promising to make more funds available when campaign starts.
Fayose said: “Between Atiku and Makinde, Untold Story of What Happened in Minna Yesterday
“It is no longer news that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, went to Minna, Niger State, yesterday to hold a meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
“Here is what happened behind the curtains.
“Venue and personalities involved in the meeting was carefully chosen so as to ensure confidence and acceptability.
“Consideration was given to the fact that Peter Obi will not accept to be Atiku’s running mate and he won’t also be acceptable to the North, as Atiku’s successor.
“Also, Atiku is 70% certain of getting the ADC ticket, having ensured the non-zoning of the party’s presidential ticket.
“Makinde agreed to join ADC on the condition that he will be handed the party’s Vice Presidential ticket, as Atiku’s running mate. This is expected to be presented to Atiku’s inner caucus for further discussions and ratification.
“Makinde offered to make available a sum of N10bn (to be released in two tranches), as his initial contribution towards what he called “proper take-off of the ADC,” and make additional funds available when campaign begins.
“The Governor also assured that for the ADC primary, he will deliver the Southwest delegates and use the influence of wife, who is from Rivers State to secure delegate votes in the South-South.
“He posited that for the general election, using him to divide the Southwest votes will give the ADC the needed advantage.
