2027: Makinde visits South-east, speaks on Peter Obi, Igbo’s votes

During a town hall meeting in Enugu, Engr Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, disclosed that he was almost deterred from visiting the South-East region to address local stakeholders. The South-East, he noted, is a stronghold of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.

Despite this, Makinde expressed his commitment to reaching the region, stating that his message aimed to transcend divisions based on religion or ethnicity. He emphasized the need to address the challenges faced by the nation, which are not limited to any particular religious or ethnic group. The APM candidate also revealed that he had postponed the release of his manifesto to better understand the needs and desires of Nigerians across the country.

He assured that his party's manifesto, scheduled for launch on November 4, 2026, would incorporate the populace's wishes and propose solutions. Makinde highlighted the recent inclusion of APM in the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State as a testament to the party's growth. Despite facing attempts to undermine the opposition, he maintained that his party was gaining traction.

He encouraged his supporters to disregard any efforts to deface his campaign materials and stressed the importance of having a voter's card and thumbprint for the electoral process. Makinde also questioned President Tinubu's recent trip to Saudi Arabia, suggesting the prayers offered there might not resolve Nigeria's challenges.