The presidential campaign organisation of Governor Seyi Makinde and his running mate, Lawal Daura, has launched a nationwide series of town hall meetings ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise, set to begin in Katsina on September 22, aims to provide a platform for direct engagement with citizens, stakeholders, and grassroots supporters. This initiative is part of the campaign's effort to listen to Nigerians and discuss issues affecting the country.
According to Anthony Ehilebo, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication to Makinde, the programme will cover the six geopolitical zones. The campaign organisation seeks to use these sessions to address national issues rather than personalities, with a focus on national stability and the welfare of Nigerians. The meetings will provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in discussions on issues affecting their communities and the country.
The town hall meetings are scheduled to take place in various locations across the country. Katsina will host the first meeting for the North-West on September 22, while Uyo will host the South-South session on September 25. The North-Central meeting is set for Lafia on September 28, followed by the South-East session in Enugu on September 30. The remaining zones will also be covered under the programme.
Ehilebo stated that the campaign's central message is to "Reset Nigeria to a nation that truly works for all". The campaign promises a political administration in which public officials will be accessible and accountable, and public resources will be managed transparently. This message is aimed at promoting a new era of governance in Nigeria.
The Makinde-Daura campaign organisation has expressed confidence in its grassroots support, citing recent electoral developments as evidence of growing support for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The party recently won the Sakwa State Constituency bye-election in Bauchi State, securing one of the two Bauchi Assembly seats contested. This victory demonstrates the party's growing momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The campaign organisation has urged Nigerians to attend the town hall meetings and participate in discussions on issues affecting their communities and the country. Ehilebo invited Nigerians to the Makinde-Daura presidential campaign town hall meetings, thanking citizens for their solidarity as the party works towards ensuring the victory of APM and Engr. Makinde in the 2027 presidential election.
The nationwide town hall meetings are a significant aspect of the Makinde-Daura campaign's strategy to engage with Nigerians and promote its "Reset Nigeria" message. With the campaign gaining momentum, the party is optimistic about its chances in the 2027 presidential election. Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the outcome of these town hall meetings and the campaign's proposals for addressing the country's challenges.
Key points
- The Makinde-Daura campaign organisation has launched a nationwide series of town hall meetings to engage with citizens and promote its "Reset Nigeria" message.
- The campaign promises a political administration in which public officials will be accessible and accountable, and public resources will be managed transparently.
- The party recently won the Sakwa State Constituency bye-election in Bauchi State, demonstrating its growing momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
