The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has affirmed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as its preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
NewsWatch Nigeria reports that the party also said it had intensified efforts to attract members and structures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into its fold ahead of future elections.
Makinde’s affirmation came as the APM concluded its primary elections and announced candidates for National and State Assembly positions across federal and state constituencies in Osun State.
The Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Adewale Adebayo, said Makinde was affirmed across the 332 wards of the state.
Adebayo described the exercise as peaceful and a demonstration of unity, consensus and shared commitment among party members.
“In every generation, political movements survive not only by competition, but by cohesion, discipline and collective purpose. Today, APM is sending that message clearly and boldly,” he said.
According to him, the affirmation of candidates across elective positions showed the party’s confidence in credible leadership.
He said, “The affirmation of our candidates across all elective positions reflects the confidence of the party in credible leadership and our determination to move forward as one united political family.
“Sometimes, the strongest democracy is not in division, but in agreement built on trust, consultation and common vision.”
Announcing the presidential endorsement, Adebayo said Makinde had been affirmed as the party’s presidential candidate for 2027.
“After the successful conduct of our primaries, we have today affirmed His Excellency, Seyi Makinde, the sole presidential aspirant of our great party, as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement for the 2027 general election,” he said.
He added that the exercise was conducted across all 332 wards in Osun State without rancour or disruption.
Adebayo said the party had activated reconciliation mechanisms to engage aggrieved members and encourage them to remain committed to its objectives.
He said the move was part of preparations for the 2026 Osun governorship election and the 2027 general elections.
The APM also called on PDP members and other Nigerians to join the party, describing it as a platform capable of strengthening opposition politics and advancing a new political agenda ahead of future elections.
