APM CLAIMS NIGERIANS HAVE EMBRACED MAKINDE AS ALTERNATIVE TO TINUBU

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By: Muftau Fatimo

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has portrayed its presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, as the preferred choice for Nigerians yearning for a new direction, stating that his increasing popularity nationwide demonstrates the demand for transparent and responsible leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections.

APM’s National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, said this in Abuja on Sunday, confirming that the party’s cross-party talks are yielding results as it builds a formidable opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 elections.

He stated, “APM’s cross-party talks are yielding results, making the platform the fastest-growing political alliance for opposition parties to present a formidable front to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the elections.

“Thousands of members of the PDP in Ekiti State and other citizens of the state gathered in Ado-Ekiti last Friday to reaffirm their adoption of Governor Makinde and collaboration with the APM in the 2027 election while retaining their identity and structure within the PDP.”

Yusuf described the Ekiti PDP’s reaffirmation of support as a major boost to efforts to elect Governor Makinde as Nigeria’s next President, citing what he called the failures of the Tinubu-led APC administration.

The statement partly read, “We are working very hard and putting all our energy on this election because we are running to win. We have a good Presidential candidate in Governor Makinde who has already become the rallying point for Nigerians, especially the youth.

“As you are already aware, given Governor Makinde’s sterling performance, especially as Governor of Oyo State, Nigerians have accepted him as the credible alternative to President Tinubu, who has failed the nation in every ramification. So, we are in this election to win, and there is no going back.

Since Engr. Seyi Makinde emerged as the APM presidential candidate, Nigerians from across the country are increasingly identifying with our party, with many of them expressing their readiness to mobilise support for the APM and its candidates.

That is why we have been galvanising cross-party support for our Presidential candidate, and I can confirm to you that our alliance talks with such like-minded political parties are yielding the desired results. So, we welcome the reaffirmation of support by the Ekiti Chapter of the PDP to our Presidential candidate, and I can tell you that you will hear more of such solidarity in the coming days.”

Yusuf said Nigerians are embracing the APM for its commitment to democratic values, accountable governance, security, economic recovery and sustainable development.

He continued, “Nigerians are expressing support for Governor Makinde because of the distinct governance identity he has built in Oyo State. His administration’s record of performance in critical areas including the economy, security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and civil service welfare continues to attract national attention.

So, we are not resting at all. We are focused on winning the election. We are building the numbers, we are strengthening the structure, and we will run one of the most robust, issue-based and winning campaigns in the history of Nigeria. We welcome all Nigerians who share this vision to join the APM and be part of the movement for national renewal.”

He assured Nigerians that, once given the mandate in the 2027 elections, the APM will, in line with its motto, put the safety, prosperity and the welfare of citizens above all considerations.

On July 24, 2026, the Ekiti PDP Chairman, Tunji Odeyemi, and other party members unanimously resolved at a meeting in Ado-Ekiti to collaborate with the APM in future elections while retaining the PDP’s identity and structure.

They also pledged support for APM candidates in the presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly elections.