Seyi Makinde Announces 2027 Presidential Bid Against Bola Tinubu

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced his intention to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Running on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement, Makinde released a statement titled "RESET NIGERIA," arguing that the current administration is no longer taking the country in the right direction.

Makinde cited failures in economic stability and national unity, specifically criticizing the government's inability to protect vulnerable citizens during economic reforms like the removal of the petrol subsidy. He stated that waiting until 2031 to contest the presidency would risk irreversible damage to Nigerian institutions and the economy.

As part of his platform, Makinde pledged to serve only a single four-year term as president. He intends to lead a transitional government of national unity focused on measurable progress and restoring a system where education and hard work provide opportunities for all citizens regardless of their background.