By Iyabo Adebisi
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially declared intention to contest for the office of the President in the forthcoming 2027 general elections under the grand alliance of Peoples Democratic Party PDP and the Allied Peoples Movement.
He made the declaration at the Unity Mega Rally jointly organized by Makinde led faction of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP and All Peoples’ Movement, APM, to formalize the alliance between the two parties.
“I, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, Excellency, announce my candidacy for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
Governor Makinde called on opposition leaders to unite against one party state saying Nigerians must rise above being political spectators and bystanders, assuring that with collective participation of eligible voters, Nigeria would record a historic reset come 2027.
The national chairman of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle pledged that the alliance is for Nigeria to thrive, assuring that their vision is to rescue Nigeria for the benefit of Nigerians.
Speaking on behalf of PDP, Oyo State Chairman of the party, Dayo Ogungbenro, who described the rally as the mother of all rallies, expressed optimism that the partnership would produce all round success in the forthcoming election.
Earlier before the commencement of the mega rally at the ancient Mapo, Ibadan,the leadership of the Peoples Democratic PDP and the Allied Peoples Movement signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties to strengthen political collaboration and reshape emerging political calculations within Oyo State and South-West region and Nigeria as a whole.
The the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between both parties was held at the PDP South-West, office, Old-Ife road, Ibadan.
Edited by Olaitan Oye-Adeitan
