Nigerians See Makinde as a Fresh Option Against Tinubu - APM

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has called its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, a unifying figure for Nigerians wanting change. They say his growing acceptance shows people want real and trustworthy leadership as the 2027 elections approach.

APM’s National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, shared this in Abuja on Sunday. He confirmed that the party is making progress in talks with other parties to create a strong opposition for the upcoming elections.

He said, "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."

Last Friday, many members of the PDP from Ekiti State gathered in Ado-Ekiti to show their support for Governor Makinde and to work with APM in the 2027 elections while keeping their PDP identity.

Yusuf called this support from the Ekiti PDP a significant boost for efforts to make Makinde Nigeria’s next President. He pointed to what he sees as the failures of Tinubu’s APC government.

He said, "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."

According to Yusuf, people are seeing Governor Makinde as a trustworthy alternative to President Tinubu. He claimed Tinubu has let the country down in many ways. Yusuf added, "So, we are in this election to win, and there is no going back."

Since Makinde became APM's presidential candidate, people from all over Nigeria have been joining the party. Many have shown they want to support 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," he said.

Yusuf mentioned that Nigerians appreciate APM for its focus on democracy, good governance, security, economic recovery, and sustainable development.

He said, "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 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 if APM gets the chance in the 2027 elections, they will put the safety, prosperity, and welfare of citizens above everything else, following their motto.

On July 24, 2026, the Ekiti PDP Chairman, Tunji Odeyemi, and other party members agreed during a meeting in Ado-Ekiti to work with APM in future elections while keeping the PDP’s identity and structure. They also promised to support APM candidates in the presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly elections.