The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is confident of winning the 2027 presidential election, saying he has God and Nigerians on his side.

Makinde spoke on Sunday during a church service at the Church of Christ in Nations, Jos, Plateau State, where he said his presidential ambition was not backed by any political godfather but by God and the support of Nigerians.

In a statement by his campaign’s Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Ihediwa, on Sunday, Makinde said his ambition was driven by the need to reset Nigeria through effective leadership and address challenges in security, the economy, education and the socio-political system.

The statement read in part, “The APM presidential candidate specifically said that his aspiration is not backed by any political godfather but by God Almighty and the people of Nigeria.

“He expressed optimism that God would be merciful to Nigerians by providing the right leadership through the 2027 presidential election.

“According to Makinde, ‘When I said in Oyo State in 2018 that I would like to be governor, somebody asked me, “Governor of which Rotary District?” I said Governor of Oyo State, and they asked, “With no godfather; nobody in politics who can stand in for you?” I responded by saying, well, I have God the Father. And I became the Governor of Oyo State.

“‘This time around, we also have God the Father, and God will be merciful unto Nigeria and He will show us mercy in this country.’”

Makinde said his administration in Oyo State was guided by planning, transparency and accountability, with development road maps covering his two terms from 2019 to 2027.

He added that his Reset Nigeria Agenda, prepared ahead of the 2027 election, focuses on four key areas: security, the economy, education and the socio-political system.

The statement further read, “While presenting the Reset Nigeria Manifesto to the leadership of the Church, Makinde asked Nigerians to hold him accountable for the promises in the document.

“‘I want Nigerians to be able to hold me accountable, not just through promises but through documented commitments. Everything is written down in black and white, and I am prepared to be held accountable for everything contained in this document.’”

Makinde urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to participate in politics and get ready to enforce their will in the 2027 presidential election.

He said, “Please, get ready and participate. History is about to happen again.”

The President of COCIN, Rev. Amos Mohzo, urged Makinde to address Nigeria’s major challenges, particularly worsening insecurity and economic hardship, while praying for his success in the 2027 presidential election.

Mohzo also encouraged the APM candidate to sustain his campaign, expressing hope that God’s will would prevail in his political journey.

Makinde, who flagged off his presidential campaign in Bauchi State on Saturday, is in Jos for the party’s Plateau State rally scheduled for Monday at Rayfield Park.