By Taiwo Scholastica
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has claimed that the Federal Government of Nigeria is becoming unsettled by the growing popularity of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The party made the claim in a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, following comments by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala.
During an interview on Monday, Bwala had dismissed Makinde and the APM as inconsequential to the 2027 electoral contest.
Reacting to the remarks, the APM described the development as unfortunate, accusing the Tinubu administration of resorting to personal attacks and name-calling instead of presenting its achievements to Nigerians.
The statement read: “It is pathetic that the Tinubu Presidency has fallen so low into ignominy that it now relies on internationally discredited and politically inconsistent characters like Daniel Bwala to speak for it on national television, a situation that further confirms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu no longer commands the support of credible Nigerians.”
“Since Daniel Bwala’s scandalous interview with Al Jazeera on March 6, 2026, Nigerians can see right through the antics of President Tinubu’s handlers. Daniel Bwala will soon eat his words regarding Governor Makinde.”
“In any event, the 2027 presidential race will be between Governor Seyi Makinde, standing shoulder to shoulder with millions of Nigerians who are determined to have a new beginning, and a failed President Tinubu, who relies on the feeble support of a handful of sycophantic, corrupt, arrogant, and morally depraved minions on his payroll.”
The party expressed confidence that Makinde would defeat Tinubu, pointing to his track record in Oyo State and claiming that Nigerians are seeking similar leadership at the national level.
The APM added, “President Tinubu should be jittery because Governor Makinde enters the contest with an intimidating record of performance.”
“This includes transforming Oyo State into a foremost economically viable state surpassing the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, according to data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) a feat Nigerians want him to replicate at the national level.”
The party maintained that its focus remains on issues affecting citizens and stated it would not be drawn into an exchange of insults ahead of the election.