Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Photo: Oyo State House
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement for the 2027 general election.
Makinde emerged at the party’s presidential primary held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday.
In his acceptance speech, the governor said his ambition was driven by the need to restore hope and rebuild confidence in the country.
He said, “I stand before you today (Saturday) with deep humility and a profound sense of responsibility as I accept the nomination to serve as the Presidential Candidate of the Allied People’s Movement for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
