Makinde's APM Targets Two-Thirds of Votes in 2027 Election

On October 6, 2026, Governor Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), stated that the party aims to secure at least two-thirds of the votes from the 103 million registered voters for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027. This declaration was made during the inauguration of his Presidential Campaign Management Committee in Abuja, where he was represented by his running mate, Lawal Daura, the former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Daura emphasized the campaign's commitment to adhering to the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, and expressed confidence in their team, which he described as composed of individuals of integrity. The National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Dantalle, urged committee members to work collaboratively to deliver Makinde and Daura in the election.

Felix Hassan Hyat, the campaign's Director-General, acknowledged the significance of his appointment and highlighted the importance of the South completing its political rotation in the presidency.