‘I Have God and Nigerians on My Side’ — Makinde Declares Confidence in 2027 Bid
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate Seyi Makinde has expressed strong confidence in his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election, declaring that he is backed by God and the Nigerian people rather than political godfathers.
Makinde made the remarks on Sunday during a church service at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State.
He is scheduled to hold a presidential campaign rally in the state on Monday.
In a statement issued by the Director of Strategic Communications of the Makinde Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation, Richard Ihediwa, the governor said his aspiration was driven by the need to reset Nigeria and address challenges in security, the economy, education and the socio-political system.
Makinde recalled how he emerged as governor of Oyo State in 2019 without the support of political godfathers.
“When I said in Oyo State in 2018 that I would like to be governor, somebody asked me, ‘Governor of which Rotary District?’ I said Governor of Oyo State, and they asked, ‘With no godfather; nobody in politics who can stand in for you?’ I responded by saying, well, I have God the Father. And I became the Governor of Oyo State,” he said.
He added: “This time around, we also have God the Father, and God will be merciful unto Nigeria and He will show us mercy in this country.”
The APM candidate described his presidential ambition as one rooted in divine support and the mandate of the people.
He expressed optimism that God would provide Nigeria with the right leadership through the 2027 election.
Makinde noted that his administration in Oyo State has been guided by planning, transparency and accountability, with development roadmaps covering his two terms from 2019 to 2027.
He said Nigeria urgently needed an economic, social and political reset after years of what he described as poor and ineffective leadership, particularly in the last three and a half years.
His “Reset Nigeria” agenda focuses on four pillars: security, the economy, education and the socio-political space.
He also urged Christians and other Nigerians to actively participate in the political process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
By Oyinkansola Shittu.
