Stop making life difficult for Nigerians with unrealistic policies, projects - Makinde to Tinubu

Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate Seyi Makinde has called on President Bola Tinubu's Federal Government to refrain from complicating the lives of Nigerians with unrealistic policies and projects. Makinde, who is the Governor of Oyo State, made this plea during the MakindeDaura 2027 Presidency South-South Town hall meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Makinde criticized the Federal Government for undertaking large-scale projects but failing to complete them, which has worsened the living conditions of Nigerians. He questioned the effectiveness of the government's initiatives, such as the super highway project, the Presidential Initiative for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and the non-implementation of the Naira for Crude initiative. Makinde asked the government to provide a pricing template to determine its feasibility and impact on millions of Nigerians.

Furthermore, Makinde accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of suppressing opposition parties, particularly in the South-South region. He pointed out that prior to the 2023 presidential elections, the party had no presence in the area, yet all six states in this region shifted their allegiance to the APC after the election. Makinde is confident that this trend will continue in the next election, with the Alternative People's Movement (APM) winning the support of the South-South region.

Makinde outlined the APM's Reset Agenda, focusing on education, economic growth, security, and federalism. He also highlighted that while the South-South region is rich in oil, its people remain impoverished. Makinde urged the Federal Government to stop imposing unrealistic policies and instead provide a template that can help Nigeria's most populous black nation make informed decisions for the benefit of its citizens.