The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has claimed that Nigerians have turned against the All Progressives Congress and are prepared to reject President Bola Tinubu at the 2027 presidential election. The party made the claim in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, following Tinubu’s return from his holiday in France on Tuesday, […]

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has claimed that Nigerians have turned against the All Progressives Congress and are prepared to reject President Bola Tinubu at the 2027 presidential election.

The party made the claim in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, following Tinubu’s return from his holiday in France on Tuesday, September 29.

APM said the President’s return generated little excitement among ordinary Nigerians, arguing that citizens were more concerned about hunger, economic hardship and insecurity.

The party alleged that Tinubu’s reception was mainly attended by government officials, political associates and party members, rather than a large gathering of ordinary Nigerians.

APM also cited videos it said showed some Nigerians booing the President in Lagos, describing the incident as an indication of dissatisfaction with his administration.

The party accused Tinubu of spending public funds on expensive foreign trips while, according to its statement, remaining disconnected from the economic challenges confronting Nigerians.

It further criticised the administration’s economic policies, claiming that they had worsened hardship, weakened purchasing power and placed additional pressure on households and businesses.

According to APM, Nigerians are now seeking a change in leadership and are prepared to support its presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, whom the party described as its preferred option for what it called a national reset.

The party also claimed that Makinde had received positive reactions during engagements across the country, arguing that his candidacy was gaining wider acceptance among Nigerians.

APM urged Nigerians to support its platform in the 2027 election, saying a proposed Makinde/Daura administration would provide responsive leadership and chart a new course for the country.

Meanwhile, the Seyi Makinde Presidential Campaign Organisation also criticised President Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address, arguing that it failed to provide clear and measurable solutions to Nigeria’s economic and security challenges.

In a statement signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Ihediwa, the campaign organisation said the President’s speech did not contain specific policy commitments that would allow Nigerians to measure the administration’s performance.

It particularly faulted the removal of the petrol subsidy and the floating of the naira, claiming that the policies had contributed to rising living costs and reduced citizens’ purchasing power.

The organisation also accused the administration of failing to adequately tackle challenges involving poverty, insecurity, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and national debt.

It further alleged that several multinational companies had left Nigeria, linking the development to the economic conditions under the Tinubu administration.

On insecurity, the campaign organisation said the President’s Independence Day address failed to sufficiently address the concerns of families and communities affected by killings, abductions and other security threats.

The organisation maintained that Nigeria needs new leadership and said it believes Makinde has the experience and policy blueprint required to reset the country.

The claims by APM and the Makinde campaign organisation come as political parties and presidential aspirants intensify mobilisation and preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.