Seyi Makinde Named APM Consensus Presidential Candidate

On Saturday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was declared the consensus presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the upcoming 2027 general elections. The declaration took place during a ceremony in Ibadan, where Yusuf Dantal, the national chairman of APM, presented Makinde with the party's flag.

Dantal affirmed Makinde's candidacy through a voice vote, citing his known pedigree and track record during his seven years as governor of Oyo State. This event marks a significant moment in the political landscape, symbolizing a new alliance with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) as APM seeks to promote inclusivity and prosperity for Nigeria.

Makinde's candidacy is framed as a response to the nation's declining fortunes, with a focus on equity, dignity, and prosperity as central themes of his campaign.