Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged politicians seeking to succeed him in 2027 to stop attacking his administration and instead tell residents how they intend to improve the state.

Makinde made the remarks on Monday during a programme in Ibadan, where he stressed that he would not be contesting the 2027 governorship election.

The governor said those aspiring to succeed him should focus on presenting their plans to the people rather than criticising his administration over its shortcomings.

He also appeared to respond to claims by Accord governorship candidate, Oriyomi Hamzat, who had said he played a role in bringing Makinde into the political race that eventually led to his emergence as governor.

Makinde, whose second term ends in 2027, urged voters to hold all governorship candidates accountable by asking how they would build on his administration’s achievements, complete unfinished projects and correct identified shortcomings.

He said the next governor should focus on addressing areas where his administration fell short rather than making criticism of his government the centre of their campaigns.

Hamzat, the founder of Agidigbo 88.7 FM, declared his intention to contest the governorship election under the Accord Party in January 2026 and later emerged as the party’s candidate after its May primary.