The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has promised to step down after a single four-year term if elected president in 2027, pledging to establish an inclusive government focused on national unity and economic recovery.
Makinde made the pledge at the APM North-East town hall meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, where he outlined his party’s proposed approach to governance and called for greater transparency in the management of Nigeria’s petroleum sector.
The Oyo State governor said an APM-led administration would prioritise power-sharing, public participation and honesty in addressing the country’s economic and security challenges.
He described the proposed administration as a transitional government of national unity, insisting that it would not remain in office beyond four years.
According to him, the 2027 general election presents an opportunity for Nigerians to demand a new direction in leadership and move away from what he described as a culture of political deception.
Makinde also challenged President Bola Tinubu to make the Federal Government’s petroleum pricing template public, arguing that Nigerians deserved to understand how fuel prices were determined.
He maintained that expertise and the capacity to develop solutions to the country’s problems were not limited to those occupying government positions.
The APM candidate further criticised aspects of the Tinubu administration’s energy policies, including initiatives involving compressed natural gas (CNG), electric vehicles and the naira-for-crude arrangement.
He also recalled the President’s pledge to address Nigeria’s electricity challenges within four years, questioning the administration’s performance in meeting its commitments.
Makinde said his party intended to develop its policy proposals through consultations with stakeholders, explaining that the decision to delay the release of its manifesto was aimed at gathering public input before finalising its agenda.
On national unity, the governor pledged to accommodate Nigeria’s diverse political, regional and social interests, stressing that no section of the country should be excluded from governance.
He said an APM government would seek to promote fairness, mutual respect and equal opportunities for citizens regardless of their background.
Earlier, APM National Leader and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, described the party as an emerging force in the opposition, citing its elected officials, governors and growing membership.
Mohammed urged party supporters to strengthen their commitment to the party’s presidential ambition, expressing confidence in its ability to contribute to Nigeria’s political future.
The party’s vice-presidential candidate, Lawal Daura, also called for a fundamental change in the country’s direction, describing the APM as a platform for Nigerians seeking a different approach to leadership.
The party’s proposals come ahead of the 2027 general election, with Makinde positioning his candidacy around a single-term presidency, transparency in government and an inclusive national unity administration.
