2027: Makinde Takes APM Reset Agenda to Plateau, Seeks Support for National Rebirth
By Comfort Pius,Jos
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has promised to tackle insecurity, revive the economy and promote inclusive governance if elected president in the 2027 general elections.
Makinde made the pledge on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the party’s presidential campaign rally held at Landfield Jos, Plateau State, where he presented the APM’s Reset Agenda as a blueprint for national renewal and development.
He described security as a critical foundation for economic growth, noting that restoring lasting peace in Plateau State would revive its tourism potential, attract investment and create employment opportunities, particularly for young people.
The presidential candidate urged party supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation, stressing that electoral victory would depend largely on their ability to take the party’s message to voters at the polling-unit level.
“If Nigeria is not working for you, then let us reset. When we reset Nigeria, we will have a Nigeria that will work for everybody,” he said.
Makinde also accused the ruling establishment of adopting ideas contained in the APM’s campaign platform, arguing that recent calls for reforms and inclusive governance reflected proposals already outlined in the party’s Reset Agenda.
He called on Nigerians to embrace political change, promising an administration that would prioritise security, economic opportunities and sustainable national development.
Earlier, the National Chairman of the APM, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, urged Nigerians to support the party’s vision for national renewal, accountability and inclusive governance.
Dantalle expressed concern over the security challenges that have affected Plateau State’s longstanding reputation as a peaceful destination and tourism hub, but expressed optimism that purposeful leadership could restore the state’s lost glory.
He called on party members to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and work towards securing victory for the party in the 2027 general elections.
In his remarks, the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura, appealed to Plateau residents to support the APM, recalling the state’s historical reputation for peace, tranquillity and hospitality.
Daura expressed concern that insecurity had damaged the state’s image, adding that the party was committed to setting a new national agenda that would restore peace and stability in Plateau State and across the country.
He also appreciated supporters from the 17 local government areas of the state for attending the campaign flag-off and urged them to work collectively towards achieving the party’s objectives in the 2027 general elections.
The party’s leaders maintained that the Reset Agenda provides a pathway to addressing insecurity, creating jobs, revitalising the economy and strengthening national unity.
