Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has promised
to reset Nigeria’s economy through public-private partnership arrangements to reduce poverty.

He also promised to reform Nigeria’s tax system, declaring that wealth rather than poverty should be taxed as part of his proposed national reset.

Makinde likewise vowed to tackle environmental degradation affecting the Niger Delta as well as empower youths to end militancy in the region.

Speaking during the South South Town Hall meeting held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital under Makinde/ Daura 2027 presidency, Makinde also vowed to end Niger Delta militancy through youth engagements if elected as president in 2027.

Makinde who likewise unveiled a four-point agenda covering education, security, the economy and Nigeria’s socio-political structure maintained that Nigeria needed fundamental changes in governance to tackle poverty, insecurity, youth marginalisation and economic hardship despite the country’s abundant natural resources.

His words “The reset agenda will ensure that the issue of militancy is solved completely. We will tackle environmental degradation affecting Niger Delta and empowers youths to end militancy in the region.”

Makinde who was accompanied by national leader of the party and governor of Bauchi State Bala Mohammed promised to reverse current tax regime, tackle economy and ensure that only the wealthy people are taxed instead of the poor.

“Our campaign will focus on a 4 point agenda which are; education, security, economy and human capital developments. This is because democracy cannot thrive without investment in education.

“The economy would not grow without the middle class and entrepreneurs to drive the economy as government alone would not grow the economy”, he said.

Makinde reiterated that his administration would protect the poor by redirecting the tax system to the rich and the poor in the society.

“We will reset our economy. We will no longer keep waiting for handouts that they call federal allocation,” Makinde said.

In his remarks, the National Leader of APM, Sen. Bala Mohammed, called on the South South region to support the party and vote for Makinde and other party candidates come 2027.

“Our presidential candidate has the pedigree of integrity and good governance as a sitting governor of Oyo State. I encourage the region to vote for him”, he said.

He added that the candidacy of Makinde will reposition Nigeria’s economy and enable affordable cost of living in the country