Makinde Names Lawal Daura as Running Mate for 2027
On Thursday, Engr Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, announced Lawal Musa Daura, the former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. This announcement took place during the APM's elective National Convention at the Rilwanu Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi.
Makinde articulated that the challenge ahead of the opposition is not merely to win power but to provide Nigerians with a genuine choice regarding their future. He stressed the importance of measurable outcomes in governance, urging that the upcoming election should focus on tangible improvements in citizens' lives rather than mere policy announcements.
Makinde also called for collaboration among opposition parties to present a credible alternative to Nigerians, asserting that a viable opposition is essential for democracy's survival.
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