Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde linked security in Plateau State to tourism and youth employment at a Jos campaign rally Monday, making local economic opportunity part of his pitch ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential vote.
Makinde, the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) presidential candidate, argued that safer conditions could bring more visitors, expand Plateau’s economic activity and create jobs for young people. BusinessDay and Blueprint reported those remarks. BusinessDay and Blueprint also quoted him calling security a “major pillar” of the Reset Agenda.
The campaign’s Nov. 9 website account said a courtesy visit in Jos preceded the rally at Langfield Leisure Field in Rayfield. Blueprint and TheCable also identified the rally as a Monday event.
Makinde accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of governing for the benefit of people already in power and called on voters to elect different leadership in 2027, BusinessDay and TheCable reported.
He also alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had taken ideas from his Reset Agenda. TheCable reported that Makinde used “Reform to Prosperity” in making the accusation, while the outlet described the APC’s planned manifesto theme as “From Reforms to Prosperity.” The campaign’s manifesto page identifies its platform as the Reset Agenda 2027 Reset Nigeria Manifesto.
Makinde urged supporters to carry the campaign’s message to their polling units, BusinessDay reported. His campaign site groups platform proposals around the economy, security, education and socio-political governance.
The Makinde campaign organization has also criticized Tinubu’s administration over household costs and insecurity, citing food and transport costs, rent, purchasing power, unemployment and insecurity. In its earlier criticism of Tinubu over economic hardship, the group presented Makinde’s “Reset Nigeria” agenda as an alternative.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections for Jan. 16, 2027.
