2027: Let’s send Tinubu packing, back to Lagos – Makinde
by Hassan Muaz · The Eagle OnlineThe Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde has called on Nigerians to come together and send the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu packing and back to Lagos.
The Oyo State Governor also accused the All Progressives Congress, APC of stealing their political ideas and strategy.
Makinde spoke in Jos, on Monday at the APM presidential campaign rally.
He charged Nigerians to return to their various units, communities and spread the message of the reset Nigeria agenda.
“Elections are won at the polling-unit level, so take this message back to your communities. If Nigeria is not working for you, then let us reset it. When we reset Nigeria, we will build a country that works for everybody.
“Let me also make something clear. When we unveiled our Reset agenda, I said in Abuja that our ideas would soon be copied. That is exactly what is happening now.
“They have come up with what they call Reform to Prosperity, and they are now talking about building a Nigeria that works for everybody. What have they been doing in the past three-plus years? Have they not been running a country that works only for them?
“It is time to send the oppressors packing. Send them back to Lagos and let us bring in a team that will reset Nigeria. Join me in building a country that works for you, works for me and works for our children,” Makinde stated.
According to him, security is one of the major pillars of the APM Reset agenda, stressing that once they restore security and attract tourists, the economy will expand, and more employment opportunities will be created for the youths.
Plateau State, he added, truly has a beautiful climate, that it is an indication that if they get security right, people will also return to Plateau State for tourism.
On his part, the APM Vice Presidential candidate, Lawal Daura said they are in Plateau State because of the importance of its people and the strategic position the state occupies in Nigeria.
Daura who was the former Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) warned the people to be vigilant against individuals going around collecting people’s Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), taking photographs of them and offering money in exchange for the voters’ details.
“If you come across such individuals, report them to the appropriate authorities so they can be arrested. They are attempting to undermine the electoral process and violate the law.
“Secondly, there are people who want to use money to influence your decisions. That money belongs to you. It is public money, meant to be used for your development and the provision of essential services.
“Instead of using the money to provide the services you deserve, they are distributing it to manipulate you and perpetuate their stay in power. They want the oppression, injustice and suffering in this country to continue.
“My people, take this seriously. This is no longer something to treat lightly. That is why we have decided to travel across the country to sensitise Nigerians.
“We want young people, men and women, to understand that their future is at stake. What they are trying to destroy is your future You are the ones who will bear the consequences tomorrow,” Daura said.
According to him, the APM journey is not a journey driven by empty promises or political deception, stressing that they are not liars or deceivers, and they will not exploit the people.
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“You can verify this from our records. We are not coming into politics for the first time, hoping to get into government and begin to learn how to serve. We have been there before, and we have records of what we did.
“We are not making false claims, and we are not deceiving you. We have returned because we once entrusted the responsibility of leadership to people we believed could deliver, but they have disappointed us.
“That is why we are back to ask for your support and to remind you that you must be vigilant. Young people and women, open your eyes. This political movement and the struggle for a better Nigeria belong to you. You must take ownership of it and play your part,” Daura said.
The running mate also pointed out that Plateau is a great state, but unfortunately, some people have done everything possible to undermine the state’s reputation, promising that the reset agenda will put things right, not only for Plateau State but for Nigeria as a whole.
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