APM presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde challenges supporters and other presidential hopefuls to demonstrate stamina ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election. Speaking at a south-west campaign town hall in Akure, Ondo State, Makinde argues that leadership should be assessed through “energy” and physical and mental rigour rather than age. He puts the point on display by jumping off a stage and telling opponents that if they can do the same, voters should support them.
Outlets describe the episode as a test of resilience, with coverage focused on Makinde’s remarks about staying up late and coping with the demands of office. Several reports also note that he frames his decision to contest despite President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid as part of a wider precedent from the south-west, citing the 1999 election in which multiple candidates from the region competed.
While the core story is consistent across the reports—Makinde’s jump, his “jump, vote” message, and the stamina theme—there are differences in emphasis, with some articles focusing primarily on the video moment and others adding more political context around why he is in the race.
