The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of lifting ideas from his campaign blueprint.
Makinde made the claim on Monday at the APM’s presidential rally in Jos, Plateau State, where he asked voters to turn against the APC and back the APM in the coming election.
The Oyo governor presented his manifesto, titled “Reset Nigeria Agenda,” on November 4. The APC is scheduled to unveil its own manifesto, “From Reforms to Prosperity,” on Tuesday.
Addressing supporters, Makinde said he had predicted after unveiling his agenda that the ruling party would soon adopt similar language. He argued that the APC’s new messaging showed it had run out of original ideas after three years in power.
He accused the APC-led government of building a system that works mainly for those in power, saying ordinary Nigerians have not seen their living conditions improve.
Makinde urged party members to carry the APM’s message to their polling units, stressing that elections are decided at the grassroots. He said Nigerians who feel the country is not working for them should support a reset.
He also highlighted security as a central part of his plan, saying that restoring safety in Plateau State would revive its tourism sector, draw visitors and create jobs for young people. He noted that the state’s climate and tourism potential could boost economic growth if insecurity is tackled.
Lawal Daura, the APM vice-presidential candidate, said the party was in Plateau to seek residents’ support for its plan to restore the state’s reputation as a peaceful tourism destination. He acknowledged the security problems affecting the state and expressed confidence that the APM’s agenda would address them.
Yusuf Dantelle, the APM national chairman, criticised how the federal government handled the removal of the petrol subsidy. He questioned whether Nigerians had experienced the improved welfare the government promised, saying many people are now struggling with higher living costs.
Dantelle said the subsidy was withdrawn on the argument that it would give Nigerians a better life, but added that food is scarce and many citizens can no longer go to their farms. He urged Nigerians to support the APM, describing it as a party committed to fair resource distribution, constitutional governance and better welfare.
