# Seyi Makinde 2027 Nigerian presidential campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seyi-makinde-2027-nigerian-presidential-campaign
> Updated: 2026-10-02T03:55:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, representing the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has launched his ‘Reset Nigeria’ campaign for the 2027 presidential election. His platform proposes a transitional government of national unity focused on security architecture, education reform, economic restructuring, and socio-political resetting.

Following the launch of his campaign, Makinde has expanded his organizational structure by establishing the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation. This includes the appointment of Amos Dunia as Special Adviser on Public Affairs and the selection of six zonal coordinators to manage nationwide mobilization across the South-West, North-East, North-West, North-Central, South-South, and South-East regions.

## Claims

- Seyi Makinde is the presidential candidate for the Allied People’s Movement (APM). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The campaign's central message is ‘Reset Nigeria’. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Amos Dunia has been appointed as Special Adviser on Public Affairs for the 2027 campaign. (single source)
- Six zonal coordinators have been appointed to lead the 2027 campaign organization. (single source)
- The presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027. (single source)
- Jibril Ibrahim supports Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential candidacy. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Seyi Makinde expands 2027 presidential campaign organization

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, running under the Allied People’s Movement, has appointed key campaign staff and six zonal coordinators to spearhead his ‘Reset Nigeria’ 2027 presidential bid.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seyi-makinde-expands-2027-presidential-campaign-organization

### 2026-09-28: Seyi Makinde vows to ‘reset’ Nigeria in 2027 presidential bid

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has declared his 2027 presidential bid under the APM, promising a four-year ‘reset’ of Nigeria’s security, economy, and education systems.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-2027-election-described-as-struggle-between-poor-and-paid-poor

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