Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde formally declares his 2027 presidential ambition and emerges as the Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate, as reported by multiple outlets. He makes the declaration in Ibadan during events described as a joint Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and APM rally. Several reports say the move takes place under an opposition coalition arrangement in which Makinde is associated with both the PDP and the APM. Vanguard also reports that Makinde earlier indicated he would run on the PDP platform as part of an alliance involving the APM, positioning the candidacy within broader opposition efforts.
Across the coverage, Makinde’s stated campaign themes include practical economic reforms, transparent governance, and people-centred leadership. Some accounts add pledges to reform national security, alongside commitments centred on honesty and discipline. Other reporting frames the political significance of the announcement, including discussion of how far a PDP–APM alliance can take his candidacy and warnings about risks of a one-party state.
Separately, Vanguard reports that support from South-West states is part of the momentum around the APM ticket and that the APM plans to proceed with its presidential primary.
