2027: Makinde is the most competent presidential candidate – Daura

By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Alhaji Lawal Daura, has described the party’s presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as the most competent and credible of all the presidential flag bearers in the 2027 general elections given his unmatched performance as governor of Oyo State.

This is as the APM Vice Presidential candidate has reassured the nation, particularly the northern region, that the Makinde/Daura administration will be a four years all-inclusive, transitional government of national unity that would focus on Resetting Nigeria’s economy, education, security architecture and socio-political space.

Daura, who spoke at the weekend while receiving leaders of the Northern Patriotic Front (NPF) who were at the APM Presidential Campaign Headquarters in Abuja to bestow an award on Engr. Makinde and to register their support to him and the APM at the January election.

The APM Vice Presidential candidate, according to a statement on saturday by Hon Richard Nnanna Ihediwa, Director of Strategic Communications if the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organization (MDPCO), particularly thanked the region for its commitment towards the campaign.

He stressed that Engr. Makinde ranks above other Presidential candidates on performance, national vision, productivity and service delivery.

Daura urged Nigerians to eschew ethnic sentiments and focus on the antecedents, public service record of candidates stressing that anyone seeking to lead the country must be prepared to account for their stewardship and contributions to national development.

His words, “I was happy when you said that you went to Oyo State and you have confirmed the quality of governance and unprecedented development by our Presidential candidate. So, I throw a challenge that any who is still doubting whether our candidate is the most competent to be elected as President to examine his antecedents and performance.

“Before venturing into politics and eventually becoming governor of Oyo State, he had established himself as a successful businessman and a man with considerable experience in finance.

“Beyond his personal integrity, we should also examine his record in public office. What has he achieved? Look at his performance. His transparency and accountability set him apart.

“We in Nigeria are confronted with enormous challenges, particularly poverty and poor governance. We cannot afford to continue supporting leadership without examining what individuals have done with the opportunities entrusted to them.”

Daura stressed that anyone aspiring to lead Nigeria must be ready to account for their achievements, management of public resources and contributions to the development of the people, noting that leaders who openly demonstrate accountability in public office deserve serious consideration.

He also commended the Northern Patriotic Front for advocating people-centered democracy, urging political parties, politicians and other stakeholders to promote public enlightenment to enable Nigerians to make informed choices at the polls.

Daura described Makinde’s administration as transitional, saying its four-year term would lay the foundation for sustainable governance and address the country’s underlying challenges.

Speaking earlier at the meeting, President of the NPF, Alhaji Ali Abacha pledged the support of political stakeholders in the north adding that the region is at home with Makinde’s candidacy, his reset Nigeria message and his commitment to four years transitional government.

He said Makinde’s sterling performance in Oyo State has distinguished him as the most competent of the presidential candidate which informed the decision of stakeholders in the north to support his Reset Nigeria agenda.

Abacha also commended Makinde for choosing Daura, a security expert as his running mate adding that such reassures the nation of a commitment to tackle insecurity in the country. He assured that the NPF will continue to work hard to ensure the success of the Makinde-Daura ticket in the 2027 Presidential election.