Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, says Nigeria is “not working” and presents a 2027 “RESET” agenda aimed at reforms in education, security and the economy. Across the reports, he frames the plan as a reset of existing policies rather than a continuation, with a particular focus on reducing insecurity and tackling militancy in the Niger Delta.
Makinde also emphasizes fiscal federalism and tax policy. Several outlets report that he promises tax incentives for entrepreneurs and criticizes the federal government for what he describes as taxing poverty rather than wealth. He also argues that revenue sharing under the constitution should benefit all tiers of government, including states.
Vanguard and Nigerian Eye foreground Makinde’s “Nigeria not working” message and the broad reset themes of education, security, economic reforms and fiscal federalism. Premium Times adds additional detail about tax breaks and the link between the RESET agenda and ending militancy, along with a stronger emphasis on the burden imposed by federal tax and economic policies.
