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  • Makinde Accepts APM Presidential Ticket, Promises State Police and Security Reforms

    Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has accepted the presidential nomination of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election, pledging to prioritise security reforms and restore public confidence in governance.

    Makinde received the party’s certificate of return and flag during a ceremony held in Ibadan after delegates reportedly endorsed him as the party’s consensus candidate.

    Makinde Accepts Nomination

    Speaking after receiving the nomination, Makinde said his decision to run was not driven by personal ambition but by a desire to address Nigeria’s challenges through practical leadership and transparent governance.

    According to him, the country needs leaders who can rebuild trust and deliver results that directly impact ordinary citizens.

    He said his administration’s experience in Oyo State had shown that meaningful reforms are possible when leaders remain accountable to the people.

    Security Takes Centre Stage

    A major focus of Makinde’s speech was insecurity, which he described as one of the country’s most pressing challenges.

    The governor referenced the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where gunmen killed a teacher and abducted students and educators.

    Makinde argued that governors often lack sufficient constitutional powers to respond effectively to security emergencies despite being regarded as chief security officers of their states.

    Push For State Police

    The Oyo governor reiterated his support for state policing, insisting that Nigeria’s current security structure requires urgent reform.

    According to him, decentralising security operations and granting more authority to state governments would improve response times and strengthen efforts to protect lives and property.

    He maintained that localised security solutions remain critical to tackling kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes across the country.

    Supporters Back Reform Agenda

    Supporters at the event described Makinde’s emergence as an opportunity to advance conversations around governance reform, security and economic development.

    His nomination adds another prominent name to the growing list of politicians being linked with the 2027 presidential race.

  • Bala Mohammed Dumps PDP, Joins APM After Supreme Court Ruling

    Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) alongside loyalists from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the fallout from the Supreme Court ruling on the party’s leadership crisis.

    Decision follows stakeholder consultations

    The governor announced the move on Saturday after a meeting with political stakeholders to review the implications of the court judgment and chart a new course.

    He said he had spent eight days in Abuja consulting widely with party leaders in an attempt to resolve the PDP’s internal crisis.

    Supreme Court ruling shifts ground

    According to Mohammed, the apex court’s decision nullifying parallel conventions conducted by rival factions significantly altered the party’s structure.

    He noted that the ruling left both factions without legal backing, with the PDP Board of Trustees now overseeing affairs temporarily.

    He added that subsequent developments only deepened uncertainty within the party.

    ‘We cannot leave our people stranded’

    “After careful consideration and wide consultations with leaders and stakeholders across the country, it has become clear that our efforts to restore stability have not yielded the desired results,” he said.

    While thanking the PDP for his political journey, the governor stressed the need to move forward.

    “However, as responsible leaders, we cannot allow our people to be left without a credible and effective political platform,” he added.

    APM chosen as new political platform

    Mohammed described the APM as a stable alternative without legal complications, saying the decision was strategic for political continuity.

    “Consequently, after extensive consultations, we have taken a firm and strategic decision to join the Allied Peoples Movement,” he declared.

    He maintained that the move was not driven by bitterness but necessity.

    “We remain PDP at heart. We are leaving not out of bitterness, but out of necessity,” he said.

    Transition plan already underway

    The governor outlined steps to ensure a smooth transition, including setting up a compliance committee, launching membership registration, and engaging with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    He also disclosed that members of the State Executive Council seeking elective positions had resigned in line with legal requirements.

    APM welcomes new entrants

    National Chairman of the APM, Yusuf Dantalle, formally received Mohammed and his supporters into the party.

    He described the APM as a disciplined and democratic platform, assuring the new members of stability and internal cohesion.

    Dantalle presented the governor with a membership card and party insignia, marking his official entry into the party.