The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of copying key policy ideas from his party’s manifesto, challenging the ruling party to account for its performance after three years in government.
Makinde made the allegation on Monday, November 9, 2026, during the APM presidential campaign rally in Jos, Plateau State, where he called on Nigerians to reject the APC and support his party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Oyo State governor said the ruling party appeared to be adopting ideas contained in the APM’s Reset Nigeria Agenda, particularly its promise to build a country that works for every Nigerian.
Makinde unveiled the manifesto on November 4 in Abuja, while the APC is scheduled to launch its own manifesto, titled From Reforms to Prosperity, on Tuesday, November 10.
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Speaking at the rally, the APM presidential candidate recalled that he had predicted that the ruling party would eventually borrow ideas from his policy document.
“When we unveiled our Reset Agenda, I said in Abuja that they would soon start stealing our ideas. Now they have started,” Makinde said.
He questioned the APC’s record in government, arguing that its promise of creating a Nigeria that works for everyone raised concerns about what the administration had achieved over the past three years.
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“They say theirs is ‘reform to prosperity’. They now say they want a Nigeria that will work for everybody. What have they been doing over the past three years?” he asked.
The governor accused the APC-led administration of creating a country that favors those in positions of authority while ordinary citizens continue to struggle with economic hardship.
“They have built a Nigeria that works only for them. Send the oppressors packing. Send them back to Lagos, and let us bring in the team that will reset Nigeria,” he told supporters.
Makinde also urged APM members and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilization by taking the party’s message to communities and polling units across the country.
According to him, electoral victories are largely determined at the grassroots level, making direct engagement with voters essential to the party’s chances in 2027.
“Go back to your various units and spread the reset message. Elections are won at the unit level. If Nigeria is not working for you, then let us reset it,” he said.
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Makinde Identifies Security as Key to Plateau’s Economic Recovery
Addressing the security situation in Plateau State, Makinde identified improved safety as one of the major priorities of his proposed administration.
He argued that restoring peace and stability in the state would help revive its tourism industry, attract more visitors, create employment opportunities and stimulate economic activities, particularly for young people.
The APM candidate noted that Plateau’s favorable weather conditions and tourism attractions could make it an important economic destination if the persistent security challenges were effectively addressed.
He maintained that insecurity had continued to undermine the state’s economic potential and called for decisive measures to protect residents and restore public confidence.
The APM vice-presidential candidate, Lawal Daura, also appealed to Plateau residents to support the party, saying its leadership was committed to restoring the state’s reputation as a peaceful tourism destination.
Daura expressed concern over the security challenges confronting the state and said the party’s proposed policies would prioritise addressing the situation.
APM Chairman Criticizes Petrol Subsidy Removal
Meanwhile, the APM National Chairman, Yusuf Dantelle, criticized the Federal Government’s handling of petrol subsidy removal, questioning whether Nigerians had experienced the improved living conditions that were promised when the policy was introduced.
Dantelle argued that the policy had increased the financial pressure on households, with rising food prices and insecurity further worsening the economic situation.
He questioned the benefits of the government’s decision, particularly as many Nigerians continue to struggle with the cost of basic necessities.
“Subsidy has been withdrawn, according to the federal government, for one purpose: to give Nigerians a better life. But are we better off after that? We are paying through our noses. Food is not available. We cannot go to our farms. We cannot do anything,” he said.
The APM chairman subsequently called on Nigerians to support the party, describing it as a political platform committed to the equitable distribution of national resources, constitutional governance and improved living conditions.
The Jos rally forms part of the APM’s wider campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party seeking to present its Reset Nigeria Agenda as an alternative to the policies of the APC-led Federal Government.
Makinde’s allegations against the APC come as both parties prepare to promote their respective policy documents and seek public support ahead of the presidential election.
