{
  "id": 16166314,
  "title": "Makinde: South-West must stop politics of nepotism, turn-by-turn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/makinde-south-west-must-stop-politics-of-nepotism-turn-by-turn",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-23T07:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/makinde-south-west-must-stop-politics-of-nepotism-turn-by-turn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State and presidential hopeful for the Allied People’s Movement (APM), has called upon the South-West to reject the practice of nepotism and turn-by-turn governance ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an address at an APM town hall meeting in Akure, Ondo State, Makinde advocated for a leadership system that emphasizes fairness, competence, and equitable development, rather than concentrating political appointments and projects in the hands of a select few or specific regions. At the event, Makinde unveiled the APM's Reset Nigeria agenda as an alternative to what he portrayed as the detrimental consequences of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. He emphasized that governance should not be contingent on the notion that political power is exclusively vested in a particular region or individual at any given point in time, stressing that national progress necessitates collective responsibility. Makinde explained his candidacy from the South-West region, despite incumbent presidential candidate Bola Tinubu, by referencing the 1999 presidential election, where two prominent Yoruba figures, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Olu Falae, vied for the presidency from the South-West without compromising the region’s political unity. He argued that the region had presented two candidates for the presidency, suggesting that presidential contests should be based on democratic choice rather than regional entitlement. Makinde also criticized inconsistencies in the Federal Government's budget implementation, contrasting it with his administration's record in Oyo State, where he reported a significant improvement in budget performance, from between 28 and 30 percent to over 70 percent. Under his leadership, the government has maintained a January-to-December budget cycle for more than seven years, with budgets typically approved before the start of each fiscal year. The APM candidate identified education, security, youth employment, and infrastructure as the four core pillars of the party's proposed agenda, arguing that natural resources alone are insufficient for economic prosperity without investments in skills and knowledge. He emphasized that infrastructure development should drive economic growth and generate opportunities for young people and women, rather than resulting in incomplete projects whenever political leadership changes. Following Makinde's presentation, Bala Abdulkadri, the APM's senatorial candidate and Governor of Bauchi State, described the gathering as a significant show of support for Makinde's presidential aspirations. Abdulkadri urged party members to remain steadfast despite what he described as attempts by detractors to infiltrate their ranks, stating that the party intends to commence the implementation of its agenda after May 29, 2027, with a focus on alleviating hardship and enhancing the well-being of Nigerians.",
  "summary": "Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), has urged the South-West to reject what he described as the politics of nepotism and “turn-by-turn” governance ahead of the 2027 general election. Makinde said Nigeria needed a leadership system that prioritised fairness, competence, and equitable development rather than concentrating […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}