DistantNews
Support us
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Elections & Politics

Makinde is opposition's best bet for 2027 presidency, says Lagos APM

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Lagos State has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as the opposition's best presidential candidate for 2027.
  • APM cited Makinde's leadership qualities, competence, national acceptability, and performance record as reasons for their endorsement.
  • The party believes Makinde can unite the opposition and offer Nigerians a credible alternative to the current government.

Lagos State's Allied People’s Movement (APM) has declared Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde the most suitable presidential candidate for the opposition coalition in the 2027 general elections. The party views Makinde as the strongest contender to unite the opposition and present a credible alternative to Nigerians.

APM Lagos firmly believes that if the opposition is truly committed to presenting the Nigerian people with a credible alternative in 2027, then Governor Seyi Makinde stands out as the most qualified, competent and unifying candidate to fly the banner of the coalition.

— Ayodele KazeemAPM State Publicity Secretary Ayodele Kazeem explained the party's reasoning behind endorsing Governor Makinde.

Ayodele Kazeem, APM's State Publicity Secretary, stated that the endorsement is based on Makinde's proven leadership record, governance style, and performance, rather than mere political convenience. He highlighted Makinde's prudence, transparency, and measurable results in governing Oyo State, citing significant investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and security.

This position is not driven by emotion or political convenience. It is based on leadership, competence, performance and national acceptability.

— Ayodele KazeemAyodele Kazeem clarified the basis for the APM's endorsement of Governor Makinde.

Kazeem emphasized that Makinde's administration has focused on expanding the state's economy and increasing internally generated revenue through strategic investments and infrastructure development. He asserted that Nigerians need a president who understands governance and has demonstrated that government can effectively serve the people.

Governor Makinde has, over the years, built a reputation as a leader who governs with prudence, transparency and measurable results.

— Ayodele KazeemAPM State Publicity Secretary Ayodele Kazeem praised Governor Makinde's track record.

Makinde's ability to manage public resources responsibly without extravagance and drive development through planning, not propaganda, were also cited. Furthermore, his capacity to unite the opposition is seen as a key asset, given his goodwill across political divides and respect among governors, regardless of their party affiliation. His calm demeanor, listening skills, and consensus-building approach are considered vital for Nigeria after years of political tension.

He enjoys goodwill across party lines. He commands respect among governors irrespective of political affiliation.

— Ayodele KazeemAyodele Kazeem highlighted Governor Makinde's ability to unite different political factions.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog