I’m offering an alternative to Tinubu, says Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, offering Nigerians an alternative to incumbent President Bola Tinubu. Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, argues that the Yoruba people should have a choice beyond the current administration's leadership, which he claims has failed to effectively address economic challenges, insecurity, and the development of skills and knowledge.

Rejecting the idea of contesting as a running mate, Makinde insists he is running to present himself as a presidential option and lead from the centre.

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