Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticized Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 election in the state, over a suggestive photograph of Alli that went viral online. According to Legit.ng, Makinde took a jibe at the APC candidate in response to the widely circulated image. The exchange adds to early political tensions ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Oyo State.

Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DON, has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a potential presidential candidate for Nigeria's 2027 general election. According to Tribune Online, Oyekunle expressed confidence in Makinde's ability to provide a new direction for the country if elected president, stating that Nigeria deserves better leadership. The endorsement adds to early political positioning ahead of the 2027 polls, though Makinde has not formally declared a presidential bid.

A lawmaker known as Odidiomo has called on residents of Oyo State to rally behind Governor Seyi Makinde's bid for the 2027 presidency, according to Tribune Online. He argued that "charity begins from home," saying that since one of their own has stepped forward to seek the presidency, Oyo State should be the first to support him, describing it as a moment for the people to stand together.

The Ogun West Progressive Unity Forum (OWPUF) has endorsed Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola's governorship bid for 2027, countering claims of division within the senatorial district regarding his aspirations. The group asserted that the district remains united in its political goals, despite reports of opposition to Adeola's candidacy.

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's potential presidential bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Tribune Online, Ajadi praised Makinde's 'Reset Nigeria' agenda while declaring his support. The endorsement adds to early political manoeuvring and alignments among Nigerian politicians and parties as stakeholders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 polls.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, identified as the Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate for 2027, said he would not reinstate Nigeria’s fuel subsidy if elected, according to the Daily Post. Speaking at the inauguration of his campaign office in Abuja on Monday, Makinde argued subsidy removal was final and instead proposed a more transparent approach to delivering benefits to Nigerians, without detailing specific measures in the excerpt.