Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, won the presidential ticket of the Allied People’s Movement for the 2027 general election.
He emerged at the party’s presidential primary held in Ibadan.
In his acceptance speech, the governor said his ambition was driven by the need to restore hope and rebuild confidence in the country.
The governor promised reforms in the oil and gas sector, saying Nigerians should benefit more from the country’s natural resources.
He said, “I stand before you today (Saturday) with deep humility and a profound sense of responsibility as I accept the nomination to serve as the Presidential Candidate of the Allied People’s Movement for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I believe that we possess the capacity to rebuild our economy through honesty, discipline and practical reforms. When I speak of practical reforms, I mean reforms that directly improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians.”
Makinde also identified agriculture as a key area for economic growth, stressing the need to improve production, processing, storage and agricultural logistics.
Makinde explained that his campaign would focus on competence and solutions rather than empty promises.
Speaking at the event, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by his deputy, Mohammed Jatau, endorsed Makinde’s candidacy and described him as a leader capable of moving Nigeria forward.
“We are here on behalf of the government and people of Bauchi State to support, endorse and celebrate the emergence of our dear distinguished brother, Oluwaseyi Makinde, as the Presidential Candidate of the Allied People’s Movement,” he said.
The APM National Chairman Yusuf Dantalle described the primary as peaceful and transparent.