Osun defeat signals Tinubu’s 2027 loss to Makinde – APM

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has warned that President Bola Tinubu could lose the 2027 presidential election to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State due to the outcome of the recent Osun State governorship election. The opposition party noted that Tinubu, who has strong political roots in Osun, could face defeat as the electorate might reject an incumbent political establishment when dissatisfied with its performance.

Osun’s Governor Ademola Adeleke emerged victorious in Saturday’s election, defeating Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APM’s National Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Abubakar, highlighted the Osun result as a reflection of growing public dissatisfaction with the ruling party, citing booing of APC leaders, including Tinubu’s associates, as they left the state.

Abubakar argued that Nigerians are increasingly gravitating towards Makinde due to his perceived competency, transparency, and people-oriented leadership. Makinde, who has governed Oyo State since 2019, is set to finish his second term in 2027 and will lead the APM’s presidential ticket. The APM also claimed that Makinde’s administration has demonstrated the capacity to manage a larger political and economic constituency, citing Oyo State’s economic growth under his leadership.

The opposition party cautioned the APC against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 presidential election, warning that any such action would be resisted by Nigerians.