Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has described the 2027 presidential election as a contest between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigerians.
Makinde made the statement on Tuesday in Katsina during the opening of the North-West Zonal Town Hall Meeting organised by the Makinde–Daura Campaign Organisation.
The engagement forms part of the campaign team’s nationwide town hall meetings designed to engage citizens and stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Campaign Focus and Public Engagement
The Makinde–Daura campaign organisation has said the town hall meetings will be issue-based and citizen-driven, with a focus on national stability and the well-being of Nigerians.
Reports indicate that the campaign has outlined a broader political message centred on resetting Nigeria and engaging communities across the six geopolitical zones.
Makinde’s framing of the election places emphasis on the relationship between political parties and the electorate, rather than presenting the contest solely as a competition among party organisations.
The 2027 Political Contest
The statement reflects Makinde’s political positioning as an APM presidential candidate.
The election will involve competing parties, candidates and policy proposals. The outcome cannot be established from a campaign statement or the organisation’s mobilisation activities.
The town hall programme is part of the campaign’s reported effort to build direct engagement with voters and stakeholders across the country.
Broader Political Context
The 2027 election campaign is developing amid competing positions on governance, economic management, security and political reform.
Makinde’s remarks add to the political messaging being presented by the APM as it seeks support ahead of the election.