Get Guardian on GooglePresidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, says his emergence as Oyo State governor in 2019 without the backing of a political godfather could be replicated in the 2027 presidential election.
Makinde, who spoke on Sunday during a church service at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Jos, Plateau State, expressed confidence that divine intervention could once again shape his political journey.
According to a statement by his Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Ihediwa, the governor recalled how his ambition to govern Oyo State was initially dismissed because he lacked established political backers.
He maintained that the circumstances surrounding his 2019 victory could happen again as he seeks to lead Nigeria.Makinde said he believed God would show mercy to Nigeria by providing the country with the right leadership through the 2027 election.
The APM presidential candidate also presented his Reset Nigeria agenda, which he said was designed to address the country’s major challenges in security, the economy, education and the socio-political system.
He urged Nigerians to hold him accountable for the commitments contained in the document, insisting that his proposals were backed by written plans rather than mere campaign promises.
Makinde also called on Nigerians, particularly Christians, to participate actively in the political process and prepare to exercise their democratic rights in the forthcoming election.
During the unveiling of his Reset Nigeria manifesto, the governor identified hunger, insecurity and lack of inclusiveness as some of the country’s major challenges.
He also proposed that revenue generated from crude oil earnings above the national budget benchmark should be channelled towards improving the welfare of Nigerians.
Makinde is seeking the presidency on the platform of the APM ahead of the 2027 general election, with his campaign centred on what he describes as the need for a fundamental reset of the country.
