Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, announced on Sunday that he is confident he will win Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. He made the statement during a church service at the Church of Christ in Nations in Jos, Plateau State.
“I have God and Nigerians on my side,” Makinde said, expressing his belief that divine support and the backing of the electorate will secure his victory.
Makinde, who has served as governor of Oyo State since 2019, has positioned himself as a reformist candidate in the upcoming election. His campaign has focused on issues such as economic revitalisation, infrastructure development and anti-corruption measures.
The Allied People’s Movement, a relatively new political party, has sought to broaden its appeal beyond its traditional base. Makinde’s confidence reflects the party’s ambition to challenge the dominant political forces in Nigeria’s 2027 election cycle.
While the 2027 election remains several years away, the announcement underscores the growing momentum of opposition parties in Nigeria’s political landscape. The country’s electorate will be watching closely as the campaign season unfolds.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
