2027: We were almost discouraged from coming to the South-East, Makinde says

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate Seyi Makinde said in Enugu that he had almost been discouraged from holding a town hall in the South-East, which he described as the stronghold of Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi. He urged residents to reject divisions along religious and ethnic lines and said the APM had consulted Nigerians before completing its manifesto. After this final town hall, his team will prepare the manifesto for its planned launch on November 4, 2026. Makinde also cited the APM’s inclusion in the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State as evidence of the party’s growth and urged supporters to vote.