Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has called for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s political and economic system, arguing that reforms alone cannot address the country’s deep-rooted problems.
Makinde made the call on Sunday during an interview on Jay FM in Jos, Plateau State, ahead of the launch of his party’s 2027 presidential campaign in the city.
He said economic recovery should be judged by improvements in ordinary Nigerians’ lives rather than official figures on inflation, foreign reserves and other economic indicators.
According to him, the priority should be ensuring that citizens can afford food and meet their basic needs.
The governor also advocated increased investment in education, vocational training, entrepreneurship and industrial production to create jobs for Nigeria’s growing youth population.
On security, Makinde renewed his support for state police, promising to allow willing states to establish their own forces under appropriate safeguards if elected president.
He cited the South-West’s Amotekun security outfit as evidence that decentralised policing could work alongside federal security agencies. He acknow...