Bala Mohammed: What will happen to Nigeria if Makinde is elected president

By Hope Ayodele

Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed has said the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) is well-positioned to take Nigeria to greater heights if the party’s 2027 presidential candidate and incumbent governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, is elected.

Mohammed made the remarks in Bauchi on Friday, while receiving Makinde.

The Bauchi governor said APM has the capacity to provide quality leadership if given the opportunity.

“With him as our presidential candidate working tirelessly, and with the support of the party leadership, APM is well-positioned to take this country to greater heights,” Mohammed said

He also noted that the APM is already repositioning itself as a credible and constructive opposition party in the country.

“APM is steadily emerging as Nigeria’s leading opposition party and remains committed to offering constructive alternatives for national development,” he said.

“We have the knowledge, experience and human capital to deliver if given the opportunity,” he said.

The governor added that Makinde’s visit reflected the party’s tradition of collaboration and peer review among elected leaders.

According to him, governance required continuous interaction to share ideas and address common challenges.

“It is a continuation of our tradition of peer review, where governance is built on collaboration and interaction with colleagues at the sub-national and national levels.

“This will enable us to exchange ideas and improve service delivery.”

Mohammed expressed his deep respect for Makinde, whom he said has done so much for residents of Oyo.

“The transformation in Oyo is remarkable, with visibly improved road network, airport and other developmental projects. I have learnt a lot from Makinde.

Earlier, Makinde explained that the visit was to consult with Mohammed on issues affecting the party, insecurity and the future of democracy in the country.

He thanked the people of Bauchi State for the warm reception saying, “I have no regrets about coming to Bauchi.

“When there are issues, before I run to anybody, I will run to someone I know is of the same ideologies as myself, and that is why I came here this afternoon.

“I have been fully briefed, and I am taking back ideas that I will try to implement in my state,” he added.

(NAN)