Makinde says 2027 presidential ambition will reach beyond one region

Seyi Makinde says his ambition to become Nigeria’s president in 2027 will not stop at the borders of his political base. The Oyo State governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement said he would take his message to voters across the country.

Makinde spoke in Eruwa after he and his wife, Tamunominini, received the traditional titles of Aare Asoludero of Ibarapaland and Yeye-Aare Asoludero. The ceremony took place at the newly commissioned palace of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola.

“My aspiration to lead Nigeria will not be confined to any particular region. I am prepared to take my message of good governance and development to Nigerians across the country,” Makinde said. He added that the ambition would require extensive engagement with citizens and the presentation of his vision for a better Nigeria.

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My aspiration to lead Nigeria will not be confined to any particular region. I am prepared to take my message of good governance and development to Nigerians across the country.

He said political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections would require him to engage voters nationwide on the APM platform. Makinde also thanked the Eleruwa and the people of Ibarapaland for the honour, saying it carried greater responsibility and would strengthen his commitment to public service and national development.

The governor appealed to traditional rulers in Oyo State to avoid partisan politics and treat all political actors without bias. “I appeal to our Kabiyesis to steer clear of partisan politics and to embrace all political actors without bias. Any monarch who interferes in politics or political matters will be treated as a politician,” he said. Oyo Assembly Speaker Debo Ogundoyin praised road projects in Ibarapaland and pledged lawmakers’ continued support for initiatives aimed at improving residents’ welfare.

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I appeal to our Kabiyesis to steer clear of partisan politics and to embrace all political actors without bias. Any monarch who interferes in politics or political matters will be treated as a politician.