APM presidential candidate Governor Seyi Makinde has advised Nigerians to accept campaign funds offered by politicians while voting according to their conscience. The former governor of Oyo State made the remarks during his campaign flag-off in Bauchi, where he addressed supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a direct appeal to the crowd, Makinde stated that financial inducements should not dictate electoral choices. "When they bring money, it’s your money. Collect it, spend it, but vote your heart, and I know your heart is with us and with APM," he said, urging voters to separate the act of receiving gifts from the act of casting a ballot.
Beyond the issue of campaign finance, the APM candidate called for a comprehensive "national reset," arguing that the country’s current trajectory requires fundamental changes. He cited persistent economic hardship, widespread insecurity, and a lack of inclusiveness in governance as primary drivers for this proposed transformation.
Makinde questioned whether the prevalence of hunger among Nigerians should not prompt an immediate economic reset, just as the ongoing security challenges necessitate a review of the nation's security architecture. He further contended that the exclusion of many citizens from governance demands a reset of the country's socio-political environment to ensure broader participation.
The presidential candidate emphasized that the nation needs a government capable of addressing public concerns with sincerity and transparency. He encouraged Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the current state of affairs to embrace the proposed reset, positioning the APM as the vehicle for these necessary changes.
Concluding his address, Makinde expressed his gratitude to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, whom he identified as the APM national chairman and his national leader. He also extended his appreciation to Governor Mohammed’s wife for their support and encouragement during the campaign launch.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
