Makinde urges Southeast voters to reject ethnic divisions

Seyi Makinde urged voters in southeast Nigeria to reject ethnic and religious divisions at an Allied Peoples Movement town hall in Enugu, saying national challenges affect people regardless of their identity. Makinde, the Oyo State governor and APM presidential candidate, said his campaign had nearly been discouraged from visiting the region because it was viewed as the stronghold of Peter Obi. He said the campaign would bring its message to voters there despite that perception. The appeal was part of Makinde’s pitch for his proposed Reset Agenda. He described its four pillars as the economy, security, education and the sociopolitical space, and said the campaign wanted to create opportunities, particularly for young people. He also argued that sincerity in government could help rebuild trust between leaders and citizens. Makinde said town hall meetings across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones had allowed his campaign to hear public concerns before completing its manifesto. He said the document was scheduled to be unveiled on November 4, 2026. The campaign’s proposals remain plans rather than enacted policy. He also said his campaign had partnered with Skill Reset Nigeria on a...