2027: MAKINDE UNVEILS ‘RESET NIGERIA’ AGENDA, VOWS APM WILL SURPRISE OPPONENTS

By NaijaParrot | October 23, 2026 

 AKURE, ONDO STATE — The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has unveiled his Reset Nigeria agenda, outlining his proposed approach to economic growth, national security and infrastructure development ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde, who also serves as the governor of Oyo State, presented the agenda at the APM South-West Town Hall meeting held in Akure, Ondo State, where party leaders and members gathered to discuss the party’s political direction and preparations for the next general election. Addressing the gathering, Makinde expressed optimism that the APM could spring a surprise in the 2027 elections, signalling the party’s intention to strengthen its presence in Nigeria’s political landscape. The event was attended by the party’s national leadership, including its national leader, identified in the supplied account as the governor of Bauchi State, alongside other senior party officials.

According to the presentations at the town hall meeting, the Reset Nigeria agenda places emphasis on developing infrastructure capable of supporting economic expansion and improving the country’s productive capacity. The proposal highlights the importance of infrastructure that can facilitate commercial activities, improve connectivity and create an environment in which businesses can operate more efficiently. Supporters of the agenda argue that sustainable economic progress requires investment in systems that enable production, trade and employment, rather than policies that depend primarily on government spending. However, further details on the programme’s proposed projects, funding arrangements, implementation timetable and measurable targets were not included in the information provided about the unveiling. 

 Security reform also features prominently in the party’s proposed agenda. Speakers at the meeting stressed the need to reset Nigeria’s security architecture as part of efforts to address persistent threats to lives, property and economic activities. The discussion placed national security alongside infrastructure and economic reform as areas requiring coordinated policy attention. Any comprehensive implementation plan would need to clarify how the proposed changes would strengthen security agencies, improve intelligence gathering, enhance inter-agency cooperation and address the underlying factors contributing to insecurity. The party’s detailed policy proposals on these issues are yet to be established from the account of the meeting.  

Another major element of the Reset Nigeria agenda is the proposal to expand the economy beyond dependence on federal allocations. Party representatives argued that Nigeria needs a stronger and more diversified economic base capable of generating sustainable revenue, supporting businesses and creating employment opportunities. The proposal points towards the need to strengthen productive sectors, encourage investment and improve the capacity of states and local economies to generate wealth. 

 Reducing excessive dependence on allocations from the Federation Account has long featured in discussions about fiscal sustainability and economic diversification in Nigeria. The effectiveness of the APM’s proposal, however, will depend on the specific policies, financing mechanisms and implementation strategies eventually presented by the party.  

Makinde’s declaration that the APM could surprise political observers reflects the party’s ambition to become a more visible force in the forthcoming presidential election. The South-West town hall meeting provided an opportunity for party leaders to present their proposed direction and communicate their expectations to supporters. With the 2027 general elections approaching, political parties are expected to intensify consultations, publicise their programmes and seek broader support among voters. 

 For the APM, the challenge will be to translate the Reset Nigeria agenda into clear policy commitments that voters can examine, compare and assess. The unveiling marks another development in the early political positioning ahead of the 2027 elections, with infrastructure, security and economic diversification emerging as central themes of the party’s proposed programme. 

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