Seyi Makinde Launches Reset Agenda for 2027 Election

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, unveiled his Reset Agenda manifesto in Abuja ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election. He criticized the Federal Government's policies, stating that Nigeria suffers from a lack of innovative leadership despite being rich in natural and human resources.

Makinde highlighted the disconnect between macroeconomic reforms and the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians, proposing that crude oil earnings above the national budget benchmark should be redirected to enhance citizen welfare. He pledged to establish measurable performance targets within his first 100 days in office and called for accountability in government spending.

Makinde also urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government accountable for electricity supply and proposed that presidential candidates should secure more than half of the votes to win, advocating for broader political cooperation. His running mate, Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura, criticized the suppression of opposition parties, while APM National Chairman Yusuf Mamman Dantalle emphasized the importance of the upcoming election for the future of Nigeria.