Seyi Makinde Challenges Rivals to Show Stamina in Campaign

On October 22, Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), challenged rival candidates to prove their physical stamina during a campaign meeting in Akure, Ondo State. This event took place at the Ondo State International Conference Centre, known as The Dome.

Makinde stated that he would prioritize energy and the ability to handle leadership demands rather than focus on age in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. He urged other candidates to replicate his action of jumping off the stage, encouraging voters to assess their physical fitness.

The gathering also allowed the APM to present its policy proposals under the “RESET Nigeria” platform, which includes a focus on the economy, education, security, and socio-political development. Makinde criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to meet promises, citing issues like electricity challenges and fluctuating petroleum prices.

He positioned the APM as a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress and other parties.