- Seyi Makinde declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the APM
- The PDP faction led by Makinde signed a strategic alliance agreement with the Allied Peoples Movement
- Candidates from the PDP faction were expected to contest the 2027 elections using the APM platform
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape ahead of the next general elections.
The governor made the announcement during a political rally held at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, where supporters and party loyalists gathered amid ongoing political realignments involving factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State.
Addressing the crowd, Makinde formally unveiled his presidential ambition, declaring: “I, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, Excellency, announce my candidacy for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The declaration came shortly after the governor led the Taminu Turaki faction of the PDP in Oyo State to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the APM as part of a strategic alliance ahead of the 2027 elections.
The agreement was signed by Makinde and the National Chairman of the APM, Yusuf Dantalle, representing both political parties. The alliance is expected to reshape political dynamics within Oyo State and potentially influence broader national conversations as preparations for the elections intensify.
According to details of the agreement, candidates aligned with the PDP faction seeking elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly seats, are expected to contest under the APM platform rather than the PDP during the 2027 polls.
Political observers believe the development signals growing divisions within the PDP and highlights increasing coalition-building efforts among opposition figures ahead of the next electoral cycle. The alliance also underscores Makinde’s growing national political profile following years of speculation about his future ambitions beyond Oyo State.
The rally attracted a large crowd of party supporters, political stakeholders and residents, many of whom described the alliance as a strategic move aimed at strengthening opposition politics in the country.
Further details surrounding Makinde’s presidential campaign structure and the implementation of the PDP-APM alliance are expected to emerge in the coming weeks.