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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has accused the Federal Government of poor leadership over the past three and a half years, urging Christians to participate actively in the 2027 general election to help change the country’s political direction.
Makinde, who made the call during a church service at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Jos, Plateau State, yesterday, expressed confidence that with the support of God and Nigerians, he would emerge victorious in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
The governor, who lamented what he described as poor and ineffective leadership in the country, said the need to change the direction of governance and restore public confidence in leadership informed his decision to seek the presidency under his Reset Nigeria Agenda.
According to him, Nigeria’s challenges require purposeful leadership anchored on planning, transparency, accountability and a clear understanding of the needs and aspirations of the people, rather than political patronage and the influence of powerful individuals.
Makinde said his presidential ambition was not being driven by any political godfather but by his faith in God and confidence in the Nigerian people, recalling how he overcame similar doubts about his political prospects when he first declared his intention to govern Oyo State.
“When I said in Oyo State in 2018 that I would like to be governor, somebody asked me, ‘Governor of which Rotary District?’ I said Governor of Oyo State, and they asked, ‘With no godfather; nobody in politics who can stand in for you?’ I responded by saying, well, I have God the Father. And I became the governor of Oyo State.
“This time around, we also have God the Father, and that God will be merciful unto Nigeria and He will show us mercy in this country.”
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The APM presidential candidate expressed optimism that the 2027 presidential election would provide Nigerians with an opportunity to elect a leadership capable of addressing the country’s challenges and putting it on the path of sustainable development.
Reflecting on his stewardship in Oyo State, Makinde said his administration had been guided by a development roadmap anchored on planning, transparency and accountability, which enabled it to pursue its programmes and deliver on commitments made to the people.
He explained that he had adopted a similar approach in preparing for the presidency by developing the Reset Nigeria Agenda, a policy document built around four major pillars of security, the economy, education and the socio-political space.
The governor said the agenda contained clearly defined commitments against which Nigerians could assess his performance if elected president, stressing that political leadership should be measured by concrete achievements rather than campaign promises.
“I want Nigerians to be able to hold me accountable, not just through promises but through documented commitments.
“Everything is written down in black and white, and I am prepared to be held accountable for everything contained in this document,” he said.
Earlier, President of COCIN, Rev. Amos Musa Mohzo, drew Makinde’s attention to the pressing challenges confronting the country, particularly worsening insecurity and economic hardship, which he said required urgent attention from those aspiring to lead Nigeria.
Mohzo subsequently offered prayers for the governor and encouraged him to continue his political engagements, expressing confidence that the will of God would prevail concerning his political aspirations.
