Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has urged Christians across the country to actively participate in politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Makinde made the call on Sunday during a church service at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State, where he said Christians should not withdraw from politics because of the perception that the political environment is dirty.
The governor, who is seeking the presidency in 2027, said the country was at a defining moment and required collective participation to change its political and governance direction.
He urged Christians to make their voices heard and take an active role in decisions that would shape the country’s future.
“Please, get ready and participate. History is about to happen again,” he said.
Makinde, who expressed confidence in his presidential ambition, said his aspiration was not dependent on political godfathers but on his faith in God and the support of Nigerians.
Recalling his political journey in Oyo State, he said some people had doubted his chances when he declared his intention to contest the governorship in 2018 because he lacked the backing of influential political figures.
He recalled responding to questions about his political backing by saying he had God the Father, adding that he eventually became governor of the state.
The APM presidential candidate said he believed God would also show mercy to Nigeria by providing the country with the right leadership through the 2027 election.
He attributed his decision to seek the presidency to what he described as years of poor and ineffective leadership and the need to address the country’s economic, security and social challenges.
Makinde also presented his RESET NIGERIA Manifesto to the church leadership, saying the document was designed to provide a roadmap for addressing the country’s challenges.
He identified security, the economy, education and the socio-political space as the four pillars of the agenda.
He said his experience in Oyo State had taught him the importance of planning, transparency and accountability, adding that he was prepared to be held accountable for the commitments contained in the manifesto.
Earlier, the President of COCIN, Rev. Dr. Amos Musa Mohzo, drew the governor’s attention to the country’s pressing challenges, particularly worsening insecurity and economic hardship.
Mohzo prayed for Makinde’s success in his political ambition and encouraged him to continue his campaign, expressing hope that the will of God would prevail.
Makinde was in Jos ahead of the APM presidential campaign rally scheduled to hold at Rayfield Park on Monday.
