Yoruba self-determination activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following a public demonstration in which the governor jumped off a stage to challenge political rivals ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a viral video address released on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Igboho described the governor's actions as childish and disrespectful toward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The activist warned that he would publicly confront any political leader or individual who insults or mocks the President under the guise of political campaigning.
The friction follows Makinde's appearance at a town hall meeting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, where the governor jumped off an elevated platform while addressing supporters.
During the event, Makinde argued that the 2027 presidential contest should focus on physical stamina and administrative energy rather than age, challenging rival candidates to replicate his physical demonstration.
While the governor did not explicitly name President Tinubu, political analysts and commentators widely interpreted the physical display as a direct swipe at the President's fitness. Reacting to the video of the event during a public gathering in Ibadan, Igboho accused Makinde of breaking traditional Yoruba norms regarding respect for elders:
Igboho added that political differences should be contested on policy, performance, and governance track records rather than public antics or personal insults aimed at senior leaders.
The public exchange highlights growing political friction within the South-West geopolitical zone as political actors align ahead of the 2027 campaign season:
Opposition Positioning: Governor Makinde, a leading figure within the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), has increasingly signaled his intention to play a central role in national opposition strategy.
Regional Dynamics: Igboho’s intervention underscores existing political divisions within Oyo State, where regional activists and political groups are taking public stances on national leadership clashes.
Neither the Oyo State Government nor the Media Office of Governor Seyi Makinde has issued an official response to Igboho's video remarks as of press time.