Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contesting National Assembly seats in the 3 senatorial districts and 14 federal constituencies in Oyo State are presently at the crossroads. Reason for this is not far-fetched. A few days into the polls scheduled for 25th Febuary, 2023, their leader, Governor Seyi Makinde is yet to give a clear picture of his preferred presidential candidate. This, of course, is unconnected to the unresolved crisis between G5 governors and the leadership of the party. G5 have been at loggerhead with the leadership of PDP over Senator Iyorchia Ayu retaining his seat as Chairman of the party after the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as the standard-bearer of the party for the February 25, 2023 presidential election. The situation, if not well managed, according to some political watchers in the state, will not only take its toll on the chances of the national assembly candidates but may also affect Makinde's second term bid. Makinde
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