2027: Makinde says election will be contest between APC, suffering Nigerians
By Adewale Owoade
Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has described the 2027 general election as a contest not between political parties, but between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and suffering Nigerians.
Makinde stated this at the flag-off of the APM campaign held at Durbar Stadium, Oyo town, where party leaders, candidates and supporters from across the state gathered to launch the party’s campaigns for the presidency, governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Assembly.
The governor expressed confidence that the prevailing economic hardship and deteriorating living conditions of ordinary Nigerians would translate into an unexpected electoral outcome for the APC in 2027.
He said the experiences of Nigerians under the current administration would influence their choices at the polls.
”The 2027 election is not going to be a contest between political parties. It is going to be a contest between the APC and suffering Nigerians.
”Ordinary Nigerians understand what they are going through, and I am confident that when they go out to vote, they will surprise the APC with the outcome,” he said.
Also speaking, APM governorship candidate in Oyo State, Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi, said Makinde’s presidential ambition was driven by the desire to extend the model of good governance being implemented in Oyo State to the federal level.
Adekanmbi said the campaign flag-off was also an opportunity to remind Nigerians that the 2027 elections, from the presidential contest to the State Assembly, would be centred on issues affecting ordinary citizens.
”Governor Makinde’s aspiration is borne out of the desire to replicate at the national level the model of good governance he has demonstrated in Oyo State.
”Our mission is to ensure that the 2027 elections are about the people, their welfare and the issues affecting their everyday lives, from the presidency down to the State Assembly,” he said.
Earlier, the National Chairman of APM, Mr Yusuf Dantale, said the party was presenting a team of credible candidates committed to sustaining good governance and delivering purposeful leadership.
“APM is presenting a team that is committed to good governance, accountability and leadership that will put the interest of the people first.
”We believe Nigerians deserve leadership that will translate into improved living conditions and meaningful development.”
Similarly, the Oyo State Chairman of APM, Otunba Adegbenro Fagbemi, charged party members to take the message of pragmatic leadership and continuity of good governance to every ward in the state and across the country.
Fagbemi urged members to intensify grassroots mobilisation, stressing that the success of the party’s political ambition would depend largely on their commitment and ability to reach voters.
”Our members must take the message of pragmatic leadership and continuity of good governance to every ward in Oyo State and beyond.
”We must remain committed to grassroots mobilisation and ensure that Nigerians understand the vision and programmes of our party ahead of the 2027 elections,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that Party flags were presented to all the candidates, contesting for various positions.
