NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi attended the inauguration of Seyi Makinde’s APM campaign office in Abuja and urged political leaders to prioritise a credible democratic process ahead of the 2027 election.
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Monday attended the inauguration of the presidential campaign office of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Abuja.
The appearance brought together politicians from different opposition platforms as preparations for the 2027 presidential election gather momentum.
The campaign office, located in Wuse II, Abuja, was inaugurated as the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) formally begins its presidential campaign activities for Makinde and his running mate, Lawal Musa Daura. The party has presented the campaign under its “Reset Nigeria” agenda.
Obi Calls for Unity
Obi used the occasion to advocate cooperation among political leaders and urged Nigerians to support whoever eventually emerges through a free, fair and credible electoral process.
His attendance was notable because both Obi and Makinde are positioning themselves within the opposition space ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
Premium Times reported that Obi’s appearance was viewed as a sign of political sportsmanship, particularly as discussions continue around the possibility of opposition cooperation ahead of the election.
Obi has previously argued that Nigerians should focus on issues affecting their daily lives, including security, employment, healthcare and education.
APM Begins 2027 Campaign
The APM has described Makinde’s campaign as an attempt to offer Nigerians an alternative centred on governance, competence, security and economic prosperity.
The party had announced that its campaign headquarters would serve as the national coordinating centre for its 2027 presidential campaign.
Makinde’s official campaign platform also described the office launch as the beginning of a movement aimed at promoting what it calls a “reset” of Nigeria.
The development comes as opposition parties continue to explore alliances and strategies for challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
With several prominent opposition figures already positioning themselves for the presidency, the question of whether the opposition can eventually consolidate around a single candidate remains one of the major issues likely to shape the election.
Why It Matters
Obi’s appearance at the Makinde campaign office highlights the increasingly fluid nature of opposition politics ahead of 2027.
While the two politicians remain presidential contenders on separate platforms, calls for opposition cooperation could influence how the political landscape develops before the election.