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2027: They may dismiss us, but our votes will count, Makinde says

From Vanguard · () English

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  • APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde rejected efforts to dismiss his bid for Nigeria's 2027 election.
  • He said millions of Nigerian voters would determine the country's political future.
  • The report also says Makinde addressed petrol pricing, while Peter Obi described him as qualified to become president.

Seyi Makinde has pushed back against those dismissing his bid for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election, saying they could not discount the millions of voters whose ballots would shape the country's political future.

Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement, made the remarks in Abuja. The report also says he sought to clarify his position on petrol pricing.

Peter Obi said Makinde was qualified to become president.

They may discount us, but our votes will count.

· Seyi MakindeMakinde responded to those dismissing his 2027 presidential bid.
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