The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Presidential Candidate, Seyi Makinde, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for identifying with the opposition party since his emergence as standard bearer for the 2027 presidential poll. Makinde, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, Tony Ehilebo, at a press briefing in Abuja, said the opposition party is poised to reset the country. He stated that the solidarity and support by Nigerians for the APM was manifested by the party’s victory in the recent Bauchi State House of Assembly bye-election.
According to Makinde, since his emergence as the Presidential candidate of the APM, Nigerians from all across the country have continued to show solidarity, support, and outpouring of goodwill while also mobilizing extensively across communities for the party and its candidates. The APM's victory in the Bauchi State House of Assembly bye-election is a testament to the growing support for the party. Makinde's agenda is to reset the nation, and Nigerians have been showing their support for this vision.
As part of efforts to deepen its engagement with Nigerians, the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign is set to commence zonal town hall meetings across the six geo-political zones. The town hall meetings will be issue-based and citizen-driven, focusing on critical issues of national importance, especially those touching on the stability of the nation and the wellbeing of all its citizens. This move is aimed at fostering a broader-based citizen and stakeholder engagement.
The zonal town hall meetings are scheduled to commence with the North West zone on Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026, in Katsina, the Katsina State Capital. The campaign will then move to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for the South South Zonal Town hall meeting on Friday, 25th September, 2026. The North Central Town hall meeting will hold in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Monday, 28th September, 2026, while the South East Zonal town hall meeting will take place in Enugu, Enugu State, on Wednesday, 30th September, 2026.
Makinde's presidential campaign is built on the principles of resetting Nigeria to a nation that truly works for all. The campaign aims to create a nation where leaders are accessible, accountable, and service-driven; where the resources of the nation are transparently applied for the good of all; and where the hard work and resourcefulness of citizens are valued and their views respected. The APM's message resonates with Nigerians who are seeking a change in the country's leadership.
The APM's rise in popularity can also be attributed to Makinde's strong affinity and bond with Nigerians, irrespective of class, ethnicity, and creed. His campaign has been gaining momentum, with many Nigerians showing support for his vision to reset the nation. The party's recent victory in the Bauchi State House of Assembly bye-election is a testament to this growing support.
The APM is demanding a transparent probe into the death of miners in Niger, and the party is also highlighting the role of women in Nigeria's 2027 presidential contenders. As the party continues its consultation and mobilization, it is imperative to inform Nigerians that the zonal town hall meetings will be a crucial aspect of its engagement with citizens. The meetings will provide a platform for Nigerians to engage with the party and its candidates.
Key points
- The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) is poised to reset Nigeria with Seyi Makinde as its Presidential candidate.
- The APM has won the recent Bauchi State House of Assembly bye-election, demonstrating its growing support.
- The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign will commence zonal town hall meetings across the six geo-political zones to engage with Nigerians.
