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2027: Nigerians will speak with one voice for Makinde, APM
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2027: Nigerians will speak with one voice for Makinde, APM

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Allied People's Movement (APM) in Nigeria plans to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 presidential election.
  • APM has selected Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as its presidential candidate, citing his popularity and governance record.
  • The party claims to have established nationwide networks and alliances, expressing confidence in unseating the ruling APC due to perceived dissatisfaction with the current administration.

Nigeria's Allied People's Movement (APM) has declared its intention to contest the presidency in 2027, positioning itself as a challenger to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party unveiled its strategy, centered on an inclusive, people-driven campaign to propel Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to victory.

As a party, I can assure you that we are ready for the task ahead. We have a very popular Presidential candidate in Governor Seyi Makinde and we have worked out strategies to ensure that not only that we win the ballot but also that our winning votes are firmly protected.

— Yusuf AbubakarThe APM National Publicity Secretary expresses confidence in the party's readiness and strategy for the 2027 presidential election.

APM's National Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Abubakar, expressed strong confidence in Makinde's electability, highlighting his popularity and governance record as key assets against the incumbent APC. "As a party, I can assure you that we are ready for the task ahead. We have a very popular Presidential candidate in Governor Seyi Makinde and we have worked out strategies to ensure that not only that we win the ballot but also that our winning votes are firmly protected," Abubakar stated.

Nigerians are eager to oust the APC from power due to President Tinubu’s abysmal failure in office. Most Nigerians have expressed their readiness to vote in Seyi Makinde as the credible alternative to President Tinubu.

— Yusuf AbubakarThe APM spokesperson explains the perceived public sentiment driving their challenge against the ruling APC.

The party asserts it has been actively building nationwide networks and forging alliances with other opposition parties over recent months. Abubakar suggested that growing dissatisfaction with President Tinubu's administration has created an opening for Makinde, whom APM portrays as a credible alternative. The party aims to mobilize Nigerians effectively and expects to unveil its full campaign machinery soon, emphasizing a commitment to electoral integrity and vote protection.

Of course, last Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State has shown the power of the people in an election. Come January, 2027 Nigerians will speak with one voice for Seyi Makinde.

— Yusuf AbubakarThe APM National Publicity Secretary cites a recent election result as evidence of voter power and predicts a similar outcome for their candidate in 2027.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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