Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), has appealed to Christians across Nigeria to stop shying away from politics and instead take an active role in electing leaders who can end the nation’s prevailing hardship and insecurity.
Makinde made the appeal amid a backdrop of widespread economic strain and rising insecurity that have plagued Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, for several years. He emphasized that political participation is essential for any meaningful change.
“Christians must not shy away from politics but participate actively to elect leaders that will end the prevailing hardship and insecurity in the country,” Makinde said.
The governor’s call highlights the significance of the Christian community, which forms a substantial portion of Nigeria’s electorate, in shaping the outcome of the upcoming presidential election.
As the APM positions itself for the national vote, Makinde’s message underscores the party’s strategy of mobilising faith‑based voters to support candidates who promise security and economic relief.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>