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Part of President Tinubu leads Nigeria, with the ruling APC and the ADC operating as political parties within the country.

How could the contest between candidates affect Southwest Nigeria's political landscape?

Possible What happens if… A possibility worth considering, not a forecast.

Makinde's campaign challenges status quo in Southwest Nigeria The political activity, led by Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate Seyi Makinde, is specifically targeting the South-West geopolitical zone. Makinde defends his decision to contest against President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the choice of leader should be based on competence and capacity, not geographical considerations. He referenced the 1999 presidential election, where former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Olu Falae contested from the South-West, demonstrating that the region can present multiple strong candidates for Nigerians to choose from. This movement seeks to reset the region's governance by prioritizing fairness and rejecting the politics of nepotism.

Reported by 3 independent outlets Written Sunday
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How it reaches Southwest Nigeria

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The facts so far

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  • Seyi Makinde, APM presidential candidate, accused President Bola Tinubu of using rising foreign reserve figures as a 'political gimmick' to obscure economic distress.vanguardngr.com
  • Makinde defended his contest against Tinubu, stating the choice of who governs Nigeria should not be determined solely by geographical considerations.thesun.ng
  • Makinde recalled the 1999 presidential contest where Olusegun Obasanjo and Olu Falae contested from the South-West.thesun.ng, dailytrust.com
  • Makinde urged the South-West to reject the politics of nepotism and 'turn-by-turn' governance ahead of the 2027 general election.dailytrust.com

Why it matters

The political contest is significant because it directly challenges the established political order in a key region of Nigeria. Makinde's movement frames the election not just as a choice between candidates, but as a fundamental need to 'reset' the country's economic, security, and socio-political frameworks. This places intense focus on the political dynamics and electoral integrity within Southwest Nigeria.

This regional political maneuvering is part of a broader national debate regarding governance, where candidates are contrasting their administrative records—such as Makinde's improvement of Oyo State's budget performance from 28 to 30 per cent to over 70 per cent—with the federal government's handling of national budgets.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the APM's Reset Nigeria agenda translate into concrete policy changes in the South-West?
  • Will the political maneuvering lead to increased voter engagement or further political polarization in the region?

Is this still moving?

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What would change this answer

The APM secures significant electoral victories in the South-West during primaries or early campaigningThe political challenge to the status quo in the region would become stronger and more certain.
The federal government responds with increased political pressure or legal challenges against Makinde's campaignThe political maneuvering could become more volatile, potentially affecting the campaign's operational stability.

Who else could feel it

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