2027: ‘I Have God And Nigerians, Not Godfathers’ – Makinde

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has declared that he’s assured of profitable the 2027 presidential election, insisting that his ambition is backed by God and Nigerians, not political godfathers.

Makinde spoke on Sunday throughout a church service on the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Jos, Plateau State, the place he known as for a elementary financial, social and political reset of Nigeria after years of poor management.

He stated the necessity to rescue the nation from its present challenges knowledgeable his Reset Nigeria manifesto, which he stated is constructed round 4 pillars – safety, the financial system, training and the socio-political area.

Recalling his political journey to the Oyo State Government House in 2019, Makinde stated he had confronted comparable doubts over his lack of political godfathers however finally emerged victorious.

“When I said in Oyo State in 2018 that I wanted to be governor, somebody asked me, ‘Governor of which Rotary District?’ They asked whether I had a godfather or anybody in politics who could stand for me. I responded by saying, ‘I have God the Father,’ and I became the governor of Oyo State,” he stated.

He added: “This time around, we also have God the Father, and I believe God will be merciful unto Nigeria and show us mercy in this country.”

The APM candidate stated his administration in Oyo State was guided by documented growth roadmaps, transparency and accountability, including that he had adopted the identical method in getting ready for the presidency. He urged Nigerians to carry him accountable for the commitments contained in his Reset Nigeria manifesto.

Makinde additionally challenged Christians and different Nigerians to change into actively concerned in politics and put together to find out the nation’s management by way of the 2027 elections. “Please, get ready and participate. History is about to happen again,” he stated.

In his remarks, COCIN President, Rev. Dr. Amos Musa Mohzo, drew consideration to the nation’s worsening insecurity and financial hardship. He prayed for Makinde’s success on the polls and urged him to stay steadfast, expressing confidence that God’s will would prevail. Makinde was in Jos forward of the APM presidential marketing campaign rally scheduled for Monday at Rayfield Park.