Makinde Advocates Energetic Leadership for Nigeria's Future

Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State governor and presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), stated that the upcoming 2027 election should prioritize energy and capacity over age or political sentiment. Speaking at a campaign gathering in Akure, Ondo State, he highlighted Nigeria's pressing issues, including insecurity, economic hardship, and failing public services, which require a president capable of enduring the demands of the office.

Makinde asserted that the APM's "Reset Nigeria" agenda would focus on infrastructure, education, and security. He criticized the Tinubu administration regarding budget implementation and urged the South-West to reject deceitful politics.

Makinde pointed to his governance record in Oyo State as a model for national replication. APM National Chairman Yusuf Dantalle echoed the need for a national reset, criticizing the high cost of fuel and the ineffectiveness of compulsory SIM card registration for security.

Senator Bala Mohammed, the party's national leader and Bauchi State Governor, praised Makinde's understanding of Nigeria's challenges and noted the selection of a vice-presidential candidate with security experience.