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Ahead of the August 31 summit of opposition political parties, convened by the G-100 to explore the possibility of fielding a single presidential candidate for the opposition in the 2027 polls, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has called on opposition leaders to adopt Governor Seyi Makinde as the consensus candidate.
The APM National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, who made the call on Monday, confirmed that talks on a single presidential candidate are still ongoing among opposition parties.
Yusuf noted that Makinde, who is the presidential candidate of the APM, is best positioned to be the opposition’s consensus presidential candidate, given his political credentials and territorial advantage.
Consequently, he admonished stakeholders to demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship in the overall interest of the nation.
Apart from Makinde, other opposition presidential candidates include Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), among others.
The APM spokesman acknowledged the pervading sentiment across the country in favour of a southern candidate to replace President Bola Tinubu. He stated that this is to enable the South to complete the remaining four-year tenure, after which the presidency is expected to return to the northern region.
According to him, “I can confirm to you that discussions and consultations among opposition parties are going on well and reaching advanced stage on the issue of a single presidential candidate.
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“It is a delicate issue that touches on interests. But most importantly we, especially in the APM are listening to Nigerians. What Nigerians want is for opposition parties to come together, form a strong front and defeat President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
“Moreover, there is also this pervading sentiment that the south should be produce a replacement for Tinubu in 2027 so that the region can complete the remaining four years tenure after which the presidency is expected to return to the northern region. You cannot overlook that.”
He maintained that Governor Makinde is best positioned to defeat President Tinubu, owing to his growing acceptability among Nigerians, who see him as the face of a national new beginning.
“Without prejudice to the outcome of the consultations, Governor Makinde comes clearer as the best opposition consensus presidential candidate and this is due to his sound record of performance as state governor coupled with his strong connection and popularity among the younger generation, the professionals and indeed the masses all of who form the greater population of voters across Nigeria.
“Go across the country and ask questions. You will notice that Nigerians want a new beginning. They want a leader with new and practical ideas not theories and figure-pointing; a leader with answers and solutions and Governor Makinde fits into the frame. He is the only candidate with the blueprint to secure the nation, revamp the economy, create new jobs and revitalize our comatose infrastructure. This is a fact that you can verify.
“Also, don’t overlook the fact that Makinde is from the South, that is having regard to the sentiment that the South should be allowed to replace President Tinubu to complete the remaining four years tenure after which power will go to the North,’ Yusuf stated.
