2027: APM Mobilises Opposition Parties for Makinde, Hails PDP Support

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has said it is galvanising support across political parties to secure victory for its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in the 2027 general elections.

The party said its ongoing discussions with other opposition parties were yielding positive results, describing Makinde as a rallying point for Nigerians seeking an alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

National Publicity Secretary of the APM, Abubakar Yusuf, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while reacting to the reaffirmation of support for the alliance by the Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Thousands of PDP members and other residents of Ekiti State had gathered in Ado-Ekiti on Friday to reaffirm their support for Makinde and their collaboration with the APM ahead of the 2027 elections, while retaining their identity and structure within the PDP.

Yusuf described the development as a major boost to efforts to mobilise support for Makinde’s presidential bid.

He said, “We are working very hard and putting all our energy into this election because we are running to win. We have a good presidential candidate in Governor Makinde, who has already become a rallying point for Nigerians, especially the youth.

“Given Governor Makinde’s performance as governor of Oyo State, Nigerians have accepted him as a credible alternative to President Tinubu. So, we are in this election to win and there is no going back.

“Since Engr. Seyi Makinde emerged as the APM presidential candidate, Nigerians from across the country have increasingly identified with our party, with many expressing their readiness to mobilise support for the APM and its candidates.

“That is why we have been galvanising cross-party support for our presidential candidate, and I can confirm to you that our alliance talks with like-minded political parties are yielding the desired results.

“We welcome the reaffirmation of support by the Ekiti chapter of the PDP for our presidential candidate, and I can tell you that you will hear more of such solidarity in the coming days.”

The APM spokesman attributed the growing support for Makinde to what he described as the governor’s record in Oyo State, particularly in the areas of the economy, security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and civil service welfare.

Yusuf said the party was strengthening its structures and building alliances ahead of the election, adding that it would focus on an issue-based campaign.

“So, we are not resting at all. We are focused on winning the election. We are building the numbers, strengthening the structure and we will run one of the most robust, issue-based and winning campaigns in the history of Nigeria.

“We welcome all Nigerians who share this vision to join the APM and be part of the movement for national renewal,” he said.

He further said the APM was attracting support because of its stated commitment to democratic principles and its proposed blueprint for accountable and transparent governance, improved security, economic revival and sustainable development.

Yusuf assured Nigerians that if elected in 2027, the APM would, in line with its motto, prioritise the safety, prosperity and welfare of citizens.