2027 Election: Makinde Says APC Will Face Nigerians

Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has stated that the 2027 general election will be a contest between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigerians. He expressed confidence that voters will use their ballots to reject the ruling party. Makinde made this statement at the official flag-off of the APM campaign for the 2027 general elections held at Durbar Stadium, Oyo Town.

Makinde urged party members to remain committed to the party's aspirations, expressing confidence that all its candidates would emerge victorious in the various elective positions. The governor's remarks came amid criticisms of the Federal Government over economic hardship, rising food and fuel prices, and other challenges confronting Nigerians. Nigerians have been expressing dissatisfaction with the APC-led Federal Government.

The APM governorship candidate in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, attributed the growing support for the party to the achievements of the Makinde administration. Adekanmbi expressed appreciation to Makinde for his remarkable performance in Oyo State, noting that his achievements had strengthened the party's confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. He criticised the APC-led Federal Government for not fulfilling its promises.

Adekanmbi described the current situation in Nigeria as one where people work hard but face economic difficulties. He prayed for God's support for Makinde's presidential ambition, expressing optimism that he would replicate his achievements in Oyo State at the national level. The APM National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, described Oyo State as fortunate to have Makinde as the party's presidential candidate.

Dantalle described Makinde as a pragmatic, proactive, and dynamic leader whose experience and developmental achievements had prepared him for the task of leading Nigeria. The Chairman of the Oyo State APM Campaign Council, Dr Nureni Adeniran, and the state chairman of the party, Otunba Fagbemi Adegbenro, also commended Makinde's administration. They assured residents that the party would conduct a peaceful and issue-based campaign across the state.

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, commended party members for their commitment and resilience. Lawal urged all APM candidates to return to their respective constituencies and districts to intensify their campaigns and promote their programmes ahead of the elections. He expressed confidence that the party would record a resounding victory.

The event attracted party leaders and elders, including Chief Gabriel Adetoro, Chief Nureni Akanbi, and Senator Monsurat Sunmonu. The highlight of the event was the formal unveiling of APM candidates for the 2027 general elections and the presentation of party flags to them.

Key points

• The 2027 election will be a contest between APC and Nigerians.
• Makinde expressed confidence that voters will reject the ruling APC party.
• The APM party members are committed to the party's aspirations ahead of the 2027 elections.