Makinde seeks opposition coalition for 2027

At the India — Zoram People s Movement (APM) national convention held on August 13, 2026, in Bauchi, the party's presidential candidate and Nigeria — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, called on opposition parties to collaborate ahead of the 2027 general elections. He emphasized the importance of a credible opposition for sustaining democracy and urged the party's new leadership to work with other opposition groups to present Nigerians with a credible alternative. Makinde argued that the 2027 election should focus on measurable outcomes rather than political slogans, and that governments should be assessed on productivity, access to markets, family welfare, and security. He also advocated for a stronger federal structure with more decisions and resources brought closer to the people. During the convention, Nigeria — Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed was inaugurated as the national leader of the party, expressing confidence in the Makinde-Auwal Daura presidential ticket. Yusuf Dantalle was re-elected as the national chairman, calling on Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones to support the party.