ABUJA — The Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared that he has no political godfather other than God, expressing confidence that divine intervention and the support of Nigerians will propel him to victory in the 2027 presidential election.
Makinde made the declaration during a church service organized by the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State, where he presented his RESET NIGERIA manifesto and called for a fundamental change in the country’s leadership direction.
The APM presidential candidate said Nigeria urgently needed a governance reset to address persistent challenges, including insecurity, economic hardship, poor leadership and other social problems, particularly over the last three and a half years.
He explained that his RESET NIGERIA agenda was designed as a comprehensive blueprint to improve governance and make life easier for Nigerians.
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Recalling his political journey to becoming governor of Oyo State in 2019, Makinde said he had overcome similar doubts about his political prospects despite lacking influential political godfathers.
He recounted how, during his 2018 governorship ambition, some people questioned how he intended to become governor without the backing of established political figures.
“When I said in Oyo State in 2018 that I would like to be governor, somebody asked me, ‘Governor of which Rotary District?’ I said governor of Oyo State, and they asked, ‘with no godfather; nobody in politics who can stand in for you?’ I responded by saying, well, I have God the Father. And I became the governor of Oyo State,” he said.
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Expressing confidence in his presidential ambition, Makinde added that he was relying on the same divine support ahead of the 2027 general election.
“This time around, we also have God the Father and that God will be merciful unto Nigeria and He will show us mercy in this country,” he stated.
The APM candidate further highlighted his administration’s approach to governance in Oyo State, identifying planning, transparency and accountability as key principles guiding his leadership.
He disclosed that his administration developed successive development roadmaps covering his first and second terms between 2019 and 2027, providing clear policy direction and ensuring that electoral promises were translated into measurable actions.
According to him, the same approach informed the development of his presidential manifesto, which is structured around four major pillars: security, the economy, education and the socio-political space.
Presenting the document to the church leadership, Makinde challenged Nigerians to hold him accountable for every commitment contained in the manifesto, stressing that his promises were documented rather than based on political rhetoric.
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“I want Nigerians to be able to hold me accountable, not just through promises but through documented commitments. Everything is written down in black and white, and I am prepared to be held accountable for everything contained in this document,” he said.
He also encouraged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to become more actively involved in the political process and prepare to exercise their democratic rights during the 2027 general elections.
“Please, get ready and participate. History is about to happen again,” he urged.
Responding, the President of COCIN, Rev. Dr. Amos Musa Mohzo, drew attention to the worsening security situation and economic difficulties confronting Nigerians, noting the numerous challenges facing the country.
Mohzo subsequently offered prayers for the APM presidential candidate and encouraged him to remain committed to his political journey, expressing confidence that God’s will would prevail in his destiny.
Makinde is currently in Jos ahead of the APM presidential campaign rally scheduled for Monday at Rayfield Park, Plateau State.
