2027: I’m Contesting to Win, Complete South’s Eight-Year Tenure — Makinde

…Reaffirms commitment to single four-year presidential term.

Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is contesting the 2027 presidential election to win, reset Nigeria and usher in a new era of opportunity, security and shared prosperity.

Makinde also reaffirmed his commitment to serving only one four-year term if elected, insisting that Southern Nigeria should complete its remaining four years in the presidency by 2031.

The governor’s position was contained in a statement issued by his campaign office on Sunday, which explained that his presidential ambition was driven by a commitment to accountable leadership, national unity and fairness.

According to the statement, Makinde’s Reset Agenda provides a clear roadmap for addressing Nigeria’s challenges, adding that his campaign has commenced taking the message to Nigerians across the country.

The statement noted that the governor’s decision to serve a single term was anchored on the need to uphold the understanding of power rotation between the North and South, stressing that the South should complete its eight-year presidential tenure by 2031.

It added that Makinde intends to make the proposed four-year tenure impactful through improved national security, expanded opportunities for businesses and employment, stronger public institutions and policies that would improve the welfare of Nigerians.

The campaign office further stated that Makinde’s consultations with political leaders and Nigerians across different backgrounds were part of efforts to build the broad-based support required to win the election and govern effectively.

It maintained that the governor was seeking the people’s mandate with a clear presidential ambition, a commitment to fairness and a development agenda focused on improving the lives of citizens.

The statement reiterated that Makinde was in the presidential contest to earn the confidence of Nigerians, secure their votes and serve as president for one purposeful four-year term.