Makinde Confident of Winning 2027 Presidential Election

Oyo State Governor and Allied People's Movement presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence in winning the 2027 presidential election. He made this statement during a church service at the Church of Christ in Nations, Jos, Plateau State. Makinde emphasized that his presidential ambition is not backed by any political godfather but by God Almighty and the people of Nigeria. He believes that with God and Nigerians on his side, he is poised to succeed.

Makinde's ambition is driven by the need to reset Nigeria through effective leadership, addressing challenges in security, the economy, education, and the socio-political system. He presented his Reset Nigeria Manifesto to the church leadership, outlining a plan to focus on these key areas. The manifesto is a documented commitment to hold him accountable for his promises. Makinde urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to participate in politics and get ready to enforce their will in the 2027 presidential election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential election. Makinde, who flagged off his presidential campaign in Bauchi State, is in Jos for the party's Plateau State rally. He emphasized that Nigeria needs a complete reset, not mere reform, to move forward. The economy is his foremost priority, and he insists that economic performance should be measured by the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians.

Makinde called for greater investment in skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, education, and intensive production. He believes that Nigeria must create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and provide employment opportunities for its youthful population. The governor also promised to decentralize Nigeria's security architecture through the establishment of state police if elected president in 2027.

Makinde's support for state police dates back to 2019, when he advocated for its establishment following growing security concerns across the country. He recalled that governors in the South-West established the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, as an alternative security arrangement pending the establishment of state police. Makinde expressed happiness with the success of Amotekun in working with federal security agencies.

The President of COCIN, Rev. Dr Amos Mohzo, urged Makinde to address Nigeria's major challenges, particularly worsening insecurity and economic hardship, while praying for his success in the 2027 presidential election. Mohzo encouraged the APM candidate to sustain his campaign, expressing hope that God's will would prevail in his political journey.

Makinde's Reset Nigeria Agenda focuses on four key areas: security, the economy, education, and the socio-political system. He urged Nigerians to hold him accountable for the promises in the document. With his campaign gaining momentum, Makinde is confident that God will be merciful to Nigerians by providing the right leadership through the 2027 presidential election.

Key points

• Makinde's presidential ambition is backed by God Almighty and the people of Nigeria, not by any political godfather.
• The Reset Nigeria Manifesto outlines a plan to focus on four key areas: security, the economy, education, and the socio-political system.
• Makinde promises to decentralize Nigeria's security architecture through the establishment of state police if elected president in 2027.