Seyi Makinde Calls for Energetic Leadership in Nigeria

Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, stated that Nigeria requires an energetic leader capable of addressing the country's challenges. Speaking at the APM presidential campaign in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, he criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for its unclear budget implementation.

Makinde urged Nigerians, especially those in the South-West, to reject deceitful politics and support his agenda to reset the country. He emphasized that while age should not be a campaign issue, energy should be, stating that a leader must have the stamina to handle the demands of the presidency.

Makinde defended his presidential bid despite the South-West already having a president, referencing the 1999 election when both Obasanjo and Falae contested. He highlighted his administration's budget performance in Oyo State, which improved from 28-30 percent to over 70 percent, and criticized the Tinubu administration's budgetary processes.

His proposed Reset Nigeria agenda aims to create an economy that benefits all Nigerians.