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Ekiti PDP, APM Mobilize Grassroots Support for Makinde's 2027 Presidential Bid

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • PDP and APM stakeholders in Ekiti State are organizing grassroots support for Governor Seyi Makinde's 2027 presidential bid.
  • They view Makinde as representing the leadership Nigeria needs and aim to present a credible alternative to the current administration.
  • The alliance seeks to strengthen the PDP-APM coalition and mobilize support among various community groups.

In Ekiti State, political stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) have united to strategize for the 2027 general elections, focusing on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as their presidential candidate. This alliance convened in Ado-Ekiti to initiate grassroots mobilization efforts, aiming to build a strong base of support for Makinde's national ambitions.

he represents the kind of leadership the country needs at the present time.

— Mrs Lanre FajuyiExplaining the rationale behind supporting Seyi Makinde's presidential bid.

Mrs. Lanre Fajuyi, a PDP chieftain and convener of the alliance in Ekiti, stated that Makinde embodies the leadership qualities essential for Nigeria's current needs. The formalization of the PDP-APM alliance in May 2026 is seen as a significant step in positioning them as a formidable opposition coalition capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Nigerians are yearning for a government that will genuinely serve the interests of the masses, promote democratic governance, and address the economic and social challenges confronting the country.

— Mrs Lanre FajuyiDescribing the public's desire for effective governance.

The 'APM Awareness Campaign' brought together stakeholders from all 16 local government areas of Ekiti State. The program focused on sensitizing PDP members, youth, women, artisans, and other community groups about the importance of strengthening the PDP-APM alliance. Fajuyi emphasized that Nigerians are seeking a government that prioritizes the interests of the masses, promotes democratic governance, and effectively addresses the nation's economic and social challenges.

Makinde represents the kind of leadership the country needs at the present time. I’m calling on the PDP and APM members across Ekiti to begin early grassroots mobilisation for his emergence as president in 2027.

— Mrs Lanre FajuyiUrging early mobilization for Makinde's presidential campaign.

Sanya Atofarati, the PDP/APM spokesperson for the South-West region, highlighted the alliance's role in preserving multi-party democracy and establishing a viable opposition platform. He described the APM as a growing force in Ekiti's political landscape and asserted that the coalition would provide a crucial vehicle for PDP members and other opposition groups to actively participate in the upcoming elections. Atofarati stressed that the strength of democracy lies in its multi-party system, and this joint effort signifies a commitment to that principle.

We believe that Governor Makinde is the right person for the position of the President of Nigeria, come 2027.

— Mrs Lanre FajuyiExpressing confidence in Makinde's suitability for the presidency.
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