The Seyi Makinde-led Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has continued to gain momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the party’s “Reset Agenda” attracted a large turnout of supporters and defectors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The event, held at the Ta’al Conference Centre, Lafia, witnessed the participation of party supporters and new members who joined the APM as part of activities surrounding Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential campaign.
Makinde, who is the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has promised to reset Nigeria within four years if elected president in 2027.
Speaking on Monday in Lafia during a North-Central town hall meeting with women in agriculture, market women, women living with disabilities and widows, Makinde said his administration would introduce targeted intervention programmes for vulnerable groups.
According to him, a holistic reset of the Nigerian economy would improve the wellbeing of citizens and create opportunities for different segments of society.
“When the tide is high, all the boats will rise. When we reset Nigeria, reset our economy, the impact will be felt
everybody,” he said.
The Oyo State governor also emphasised the importance of effective governance, noting that leadership requires energy and stamina.
Makinde said his activities in the preceding 24 hours demonstrated the level of commitment and energy required to serve the country effectively.
He explained that he travelled from Ibadan to Abuja before driving for about three and a half hours to Lafia, where he held meetings with party candidates in the North-Central zone until 2 a.m.
“So, you need a lot of energy to be able to serve and govern our people effectively, and Seyi Makinde has the energy,” he said.
On the economy, Makinde said Oyo State had reduced its dependence on federal allocation from more than 80 per cent in 2019 to 65 per cent
2022.
He, however, said the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023 had increased the state’s dependence on federal allocation to almost 80 per cent.
The APM presidential candidate said that, if elected in 2027, he would run a transitional government of national unity with a four-year mandate focused on resetting the country.
“We can reset this country. Reset and give Nigeria a new security architecture. Reset and give Nigeria a new path for education.
“Reset our economy, utilising data science and logic, and reset our socio-political environment in four years,” he said.
Makinde further said the proposed administration would commence a new direction for Nigeria’s sustainable development from May 29, 2027.
“As your president from May 29, 2027, we will run a transitional government of national unity that will culminate in new players and a new agenda for Nigeria’s sustainable development,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to support the proposed reset agenda, promising to pursue policies aimed at improving the quality of life and creating a more sustainable future for citizens.
