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The presidential campaign organisation backing Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has challenged President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the ruling party could face strong opposition in 12 states it claims are central to the president’s campaign strategy.
The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO), in a statement issued by its Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Nnanna Ihediwa, said Tinubu’s proposed visits to the states would not necessarily change voters’ opinions about his administration.
The organisation identified Oyo, Kaduna, Rivers, Plateau, Borno, Enugu, Bauchi, Sokoto, Delta, Kano, Adamawa and Lagos as states it said Tinubu had identified for personal campaign visits. It argued that economic hardship and dissatisfaction with government policies could shape the electoral contest in those areas.
The campaign group also challenged the president to travel by road through the states to assess the condition of federal highways, public infrastructure and the living conditions of residents. It accused the administration of spending public funds on programmes it considers wasteful while many Nigerians continue to struggle with rising living costs.
The organisation presented Makinde’s proposed RESET NIGERIA agenda as an alternative to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to the campaign, its programme would focus on education, economic development, security and political and institutional reforms.
On the economy, the group said its approach would prioritise production and poverty reduction. Its proposed security strategy would combine intelligence gathering with social interventions and operational measures, while its education plan would seek to expand access to quality and practical learning.
The campaign organisation maintained that its message was attracting interest, particularly among young people, and expressed confidence that Makinde could defeat Tinubu in the states it identified and nationally. These remain the campaign’s claims; the eventual outcome will depend on voters and the conduct of the 2027 election.
