Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, has said Nigeria can be reset within four years if he is elected president in the 2027 general election.
Makinde made the statement on Monday at the APM North-Central Town Hall Meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, where he outlined his proposed agenda for the country.
The governor said his administration would focus on restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture, reforming education, strengthening the economy through the use of data and science, and addressing challenges in the country’s socio-political system.
“The reset agenda can be concluded in four years,” Makinde said, adding that his administration would begin a transitional government of national unity from May 29, 2027, if elected.
He said the proposed government would pursue what he described as a new approach to security, education and economic management, with the goal of putting Nigeria on a path towards sustainable development.
Makinde also questioned the Federal Government’s planning and budgetary provisions for the establishment of additional Army divisions, particularly in the North-Central region.
He argued that tackling insecurity required adequate planning and funding, rather than simply establishing new security formations.
The APM candidate further questioned whether increased allocations to state governments from the Federation Account had translated into improved living conditions for Nigerians.
“Yes, they claim the state government has more money from the federation account. I’m not arguing that we have more money, but has it translated to fighting hunger in our society? The answer is no,” he said.
Speaking about Oyo State’s finances, Makinde said the state’s dependence on federal allocations had fallen from more than 80 per cent when he assumed office in 2019 to about 65 per cent by 2022, but later increased again following the removal of the fuel subsidy.
He also said his proposed administration would use data, science and evidence-based policies in managing the economy.
The North-Central town hall was part of the APM’s political engagements ahead of the 2027 general election, with party officials and candidates from the zone attending the event.
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