Seyi Makinde Defends 2027 Presidential Bid in Ondo

Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, defended his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election during a town hall meeting in Akure, Ondo State. He referenced the 1999 presidential election where both Olusegun Obasanjo and Olu Falae, from the South-West, contested without conflict, arguing that the region could support multiple candidates.

Makinde emphasized that Nigerians should choose candidates based on competence rather than regional entitlement. He criticized the current All Progressives Congress administration, asserting that Nigeria has not progressed in the last three years.

Makinde urged citizens to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and support APM, which he described as a "reset agent" for Nigeria. He called for a rejection of nepotism and "turn-by-turn" politics, advocating for a fairer political landscape where all Nigerians can contribute to solutions.