*Photo: Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State*
Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde on Thursday declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
Makinde who is a leader of one of the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced this at his declaration rally in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
He, however said he will contest on the platform of the APM, which he said has formed an alliance with the PDP.
The announcement by Makinde reads thus:
Ill Contest 2027 Presidential Election Under Allied Peoples Movement ,APM , Weve Formed PDP/APM Alliance
– Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
“I, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, Excellency, announce my candidacy for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigeria cannot continue with politics as usual. This is the time to reset our nation, rebuild public trust, strengthen institutions, and create a system that works for all Nigerians.
Without a multi-party system, there is no democracy. Where is our multi party? “Where do we go from here? We have been pushed to the wall. The calculated and self opposition cannot unite but I am here to say that the opposition is the everyday Nigerian.
“This is the time for all us to ensure Nigeria works for us. This is the time to confront it fears. It is time to engage as citizens and not spectators.
“For the opposition political parties, this is the time to unite and work in unity and give our nation the much reset it needs.
“The time to reset Nigeria is now. Ibadan is the city of warriors. The first grand alliance is formed. The PDP and APM is formed. This handshake will allow us to field candidates from presidency to state Assembly.”
– Governor Seyi Makinde
Mapo Hall, Ibadan
May 14,2026