Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using political alliances to advance his political interests rather than promote national unity. He recently had his say via a press statement published on his RESET Nigeria website, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Stressing that he initially supported Tinubu because he believed the president would bring Nigerians together to build a government of national unity and competence, Makinde admitted that BAT’s government has failed to deliver as he expected.
Despite acknowledging improvements in some macroeconomic indicators, the governor added that argued that such gains have not sufficiently translated into better living conditions for ordinary Nigerians.
His words, “I supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023. Today, I am running against him in the 2027 presidential election.
Some people have asked what changed. Others believe there must have been a personal disagreement between us.
I understand why they would think that. But my decision is not about a personal disagreement or an ambition to occupy Aso Rock. It is about the future of Nigeria and the opportunities available to Nigerians.
One thing I have always acknowledged about him is his ability to build bridges across political divides.
I acknowledge the improvements in some macroeconomic indicators under this administration.
But government revenues and external reserves mean little to ordinary Nigerians if those gains do not translate into productive businesses, jobs, better incomes and improved living conditions.
Over three years into this administration, we are still hearing explanations about inherited poverty, insecurity, electricity problems and other challenges, when Nigerians should be seeing more measurable progress towards resolving them.
I believed President Tinubu’s ability to build political alliances would translate into a government that brought capable Nigerians together around a shared national interest.
Instead, I have come to believe that his political alliances serve his political objectives more than the national interest, and I am deeply concerned about the weakening of opposition parties, which are essential to a functioning democracy.
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