Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence in his bid to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Makinde made the declaration as political activities intensify ahead of the next general election, where he is expected to contest for Nigeria’s highest political office under the APM platform.

The governor, who currently leads Oyo State, has maintained that he is prepared to take on the incumbent president in the presidential contest.

His emergence as the APM presidential candidate adds another dimension to the developing 2027 race, which has already attracted interest from politicians across several parties.

Makinde’s decision to pursue the presidency comes amid ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s opposition political space, with various political actors and parties positioning themselves ahead of the election.

The governor has previously been identified as one of the opposition governors maintaining a position against President Tinubu’s expected bid for another term.

His candidacy also places him among the political figures seeking to challenge the incumbent administration through the ballot box in 2027.

The 2027 presidential contest is expected to feature candidates from multiple political parties, with discussions around opposition cooperation, party realignments and the future direction of the country continuing to shape the political landscape.

Makinde’s declaration therefore signals his intention to remain an active contender as preparations for the presidential election gather momentum.