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Incumbent · APM · Home state: Oyo

Seyi Makinde

Governor of Oyo State

In office since 29 May 2019 — present

Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, born 25 December 1967 in Ibadan, is an engineer and businessman who founded the Makon Group in the oil and gas sector. Elected Governor of Oyo State in March 2019, he assumed office on 29 May 2019 and won re-election in 2023. On 14 May 2026 he declared a 2027 presidential bid under a PDP-APM alliance and emerged as the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, campaigning on a 'Reset Nigeria' agenda. His party is listed as the Allied Peoples Movement in current sources.

Born: 1967-12-25

Education: Electrical Engineering, University of Lagos

Previous offices: Founder, Makon Group (oil and gas)

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Declared his 2027 presidential bid on 14 May 2026 through a PDP-APM alliance and subsequently emerged as the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate.

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07 Sept 2026Source: Newspot Nigeria ↗

As APM presidential candidate, promised to 'reset Nigeria in four years' through a transitional government of national unity, with a new security architecture and a data-driven economy.

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29 Sept 2026Source: BusinessDay ↗

Former Anambra governor Peter Obi publicly said Makinde is qualified to run for president in 2027, while not withdrawing his own ambition.

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07 Sept 2026Source: The New Citizen ↗

Named former DSS Director-General Lawal Musa Daura as his running mate, placing security at the centre of the APM presidential campaign.

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07 Sept 2026Source: The New Citizen ↗

Dossier last reviewed 10 Oct 2026

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