Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially emerged as the presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the upcoming 2027 general election. This significant development follows the conclusion of the party’s meticulous nomination process and is poised to reshape the political landscape as various parties intensify their preparations for the next national polls.

Governor Makinde was formally presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali. The presentation ceremony took place in Ibadan and saw a robust attendance, including key party leaders, dedicated delegates, enthusiastic supporters, and influential political associates. This event definitively confirmed the Oyo State governor as the APM's flagbearer for the highly anticipated 2027 presidential election.

During the ceremony, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali addressed the gathering, commending Governor Makinde as a leader possessing the requisite experience, proven capacity, and clear vision essential for driving national development. Dantali emphatically urged all party members across Nigeria to unite in support of their presidential candidate and to significantly intensify their mobilization efforts in the run-up to the elections. He conveyed a strong sense of confidence that the Allied Peoples Movement, under Makinde's leadership, would present Nigerian citizens with a compelling and credible alternative in 2027.