It was supposed to be Seyi Makinde's moment. The Oyo State Governor had carefully positioned himself as the next big thing in Nigerian politics, the fresh face that would lead PDP back to Aso Rock in 2027.

But all of a sudden, everything seems to be falling apart.

First, there was the denial. When questions were raised about the Federal Government's allocation to Oyo State for palliatives, Governor Makinde came out boldly to deny receiving any such funds. "We didn't collect anything from the Federal Government," his media team echoed across platforms.

Nigerians moved on, many believing the Governor's word.

But then came the twist that no one saw coming.

In a dramatic U-turn that left many people confused, Governor Makinde later admitted that his government actually received 30 billion naira from the Federal Government. But wait, it gets even more interesting. He clarified that the money wasn't for palliatives as many assumed, but for compensation related to the Bodija explosion that rocked Ibadan.

The Bodija explosion, you'll recall, was that devastating blast that shook the ancient city and left many families homeless and businesses destroyed. So the Federal Government sent relief funds. Fair enough.

But here's where the real wahala started: Makinde admitted that the 30 billion naira is still sitting somewhere, undisbursed!

Social media erupted. "So you first denied collecting money, then you admitted collecting 30 billion, and now you're telling us you haven't even used it to help the victims?" The backlash was swift and merciless.

Opposition parties had a field day. "This is the man that wants to be President? He can't even be truthful about receiving funds, and when he finally admits it, the money is just sleeping somewhere while Bodija victims are suffering?"

His supporters tried damage control, saying the Governor was being careful and following due process. But the damage was already done. The flip-flopping made him look dishonest, and the admission of not disbursing the funds made him look insensitive.

And then came the knockout punch.

Just when everyone thought things couldn't get any worse for the Ibadan political heavyweight, the court struck out the PDP convention that was held in Ibadan. The same convention that was supposed to showcase Makinde's political muscle and prove he had control over the South West PDP structure.

This was supposed to be his moment of glory, the convention that would launch his presidential campaign proper. Instead, it turned into a legal embarrassment that has now been nullified by the courts.

His political enemies within PDP are celebrating. Wike's camp is laughing. Atiku's loyalists are nodding their heads saying "we told you so." And the G5 governors' structure that Makinde was riding on for 2027 is looking shakier than ever.

The combination of these two scandals, the money palaver and the convention disgrace, has dealt a serious blow to Makinde's presidential ambitions. Presidential hopefuls can't afford this kind of controversy. First you deny, then you admit, then you say you haven't disbursed? That's three strikes in one scandal.

Other PDP bigwigs who were watching from the sidelines are now sensing an opportunity. They're beginning to whisper to party delegates: "Is this the kind of leader we want? Someone who denies first, admits later, and then doesn't even use the money for the people?"

The road to Aso Rock is paved with credibility, and right now, Makinde's credibility is taking serious hits from all angles.

Can Seyi Makinde recover from this double disaster?

Will PDP stakeholders still trust him with the presidential ticket after this mess?

And most importantly, what has the 30 billion naira meant for Bodija victims not being disbursed after a year?

The answers to these questions will determine whether Makinde's presidential dream is still alive or if it has already slipped away.

What do you think?

Is GSM's presidential ambition dead on arrival, or can he still bounce back?

Drop your thoughts in the comments section.