Ajadi Backs Makinde’s 2027 Presidency, Commends ‘Reset Nigeria’ Agenda

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe

The Senatorial Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Monday joined political leaders, chieftains and stakeholders of the party from across the 36 states of Nigeria at the official commissioning of the Makinde/Daura 2027 Presidential Campaign Office in Wuse II, Abuja.

The commissioning of the campaign headquarters, located at No. 43 Agadez Street, Wuse II, marked a major step in the APM’s mobilisation for the 2027 presidential election and the formal commencement of activities around the candidacy of the party’s presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. The campaign is being promoted under the “Reset Nigeria” agenda, which the party says is focused on competence, accountability, security, economic growth and improved welfare for Nigerians.

Ajadi, who arrived in Abuja ahead of the event, was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by 13 State Coordinators of the Ajadi Rescue Movement. The coordinators, drawn from Katsina, Yobe, Kebbi, Taraba, Adamawa, Niger, Zamfara, Gombe, Sokoto, Kano, Bauchi, the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna, accompanied him to the commissioning.

Speaking on the significance of the event, Ajadi described the opening of the campaign office as an important milestone in the APM’s determination to present Nigerians with a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 election. He said the growing support for Makinde demonstrated that Nigerians were increasingly interested in leadership anchored on competence, accountability and practical solutions rather than empty promises.

According to Ajadi, “Governor Seyi Makinde has demonstrated through his administration in Oyo State that good governance is about identifying problems, developing practical solutions and delivering results. His presidential ambition is therefore not merely about occupying office; it is about bringing his experience, competence and people-oriented approach to the national stage.”

He particularly commended Makinde for rejecting a return to the old fuel subsidy regime while proposing domestic crude pricing as an alternative means of reducing petrol costs for Nigerians. Makinde said the proposal was not a restoration of the former subsidy system, but a pricing framework that recognises Nigeria’s status as an oil-producing country and ensures that domestically supplied crude benefits Nigerians.

Ajadi said the position reflected the kind of policy thinking Nigerians should expect from an administration committed to making the country’s resources work for its citizens. “We need a president who will look beyond political slogans and confront the structural problems affecting ordinary Nigerians. Governor Makinde’s position on domestic crude pricing shows that he is thinking about sustainable solutions that can bring down costs while protecting the interests of Nigerians,” he said.

He also expressed confidence in the Makinde/Daura ticket, describing the combination of Makinde’s executive experience and Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura’s security and intelligence background as a strong foundation for addressing Nigeria’s economic and security challenges. The campaign platform has similarly presented the ticket as one built around governance, security, competence and national renewal.

Ajadi congratulated Governor Makinde and the entire APM leadership on the commissioning of the campaign headquarters, assuring the presidential candidate of his continued support and mobilisation across Oyo Central and beyond. He called on APM members, supporters and Nigerians who desire a better country to rally behind the “Reset Nigeria” movement.

“I wish our presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde, great success in his presidential ambition. We are confident that with unity, dedication and effective mobilisation, the APM will make a strong impact in 2027. This is not just about Makinde; it is about the future of Nigeria and building a country where government truly works for the people,” Ajadi added.

He urged Nigerians to join the conversation about the future of the country and support policies capable of transforming the nation’s resources into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens, stressing that the APM’s campaign should remain focused on issues, solutions and the collective aspiration for a better Nigeria.