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Nigeria's APM Seeks Cross-Party Support for 2027 Presidential Candidate

From ThisDay · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigeria's Allied People’s Movement (APM) is seeking support across party lines for its 2027 presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde.
  • The party claims cross-party talks are yielding results, positioning itself as a growing alliance to challenge the ruling APC.
  • APM highlights Makinde's performance as Oyo State governor and his appeal to Nigerians as reasons for his candidacy.

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) is actively working to unite opposition parties behind its presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, for the 2027 Nigerian general election. The party aims to present a formidable front against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

We are galvanising support across party lines to ensure the victory of our presidential candidate in the 2027 general election.

— Allied People’s Movement (APM)APM's strategy for the upcoming presidential election.

APM National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, stated that discussions with other parties are progressing well. He pointed to the Ekiti chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reaffirming its commitment to the alliance and adopting Makinde as their preferred candidate. This move, according to Yusuf, provides a significant boost to their campaign.

Governor Makinde has become the face of new Nigeria the people yearn for.

— Allied People’s Movement (APM)Describing the appeal of their presidential candidate.

Yusuf described Makinde, the current Oyo State governor, as the "face of new Nigeria" that citizens desire. He emphasized Makinde's "sterling performance" in Oyo State, claiming it has made him a credible alternative to President Tinubu, whom he accused of "abysmal failures." The APM is confident in their candidate's ability to rally Nigerians, particularly the youth, and is determined to win the election.

We are working very hard and putting all our energy on this election because we are running to win.

— Abubakar YusufAPM National Publicity Secretary on their election strategy.

The party reports increasing identification with APM across the country since Makinde emerged as their presidential candidate. Many Nigerians are expressing readiness to mobilize support for APM and its candidates, signaling a growing momentum for the opposition alliance.

We have a good Presidential candidate in Governor Makinde who has already become the rallying point for Nigerians especially the youth.

— Abubakar YusufHighlighting the strengths of their presidential candidate.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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