Gov Seyi Makinde.

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has urged the party’s new leadership to collaborate with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Makinde, who is also the Oyo State Governor, made the call on Thursday at the APM national convention held at the Dr Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi.

He said a strong opposition was essential to sustaining democracy, urging the new leadership to build partnerships with other opposition groups to present Nigerians with a credible alternative in 2027.

“As I said, the presence of a credible opposition is what sustains democracy. So, our new leaders must be ready to work with other opposition parties to ensure that we give Nigeria an incredible alternative in the 2027 general election,” Makinde said.