2027: Makinde Promises Measurable Targets Within 100 Days, Invites Nigerians to Hold Him Accountable
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has promised to establish measurable performance targets within the first 100 days of his proposed administration if elected president in 2027.
Makinde said Nigerians would be able to scrutinise his administration’s performance against the targets, stressing that political promises must be backed by clear delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
He made the commitment on Wednesday, November 4, during the unveiling of his ‘Reset Nigeria’ presidential manifesto in Abuja, alongside his running mate, Lawal Musa Daura.
The governor said every political promise should be tied to a responsible government institution, a delivery plan and measurable results that citizens could independently assess.
According to him, the country needs a system of governance in which public officials are held accountable for their commitments rather than relying on political promises without clear implementation plans.
The manifesto, which outlines the policy direction of the Makinde-Daura ticket for the 2027–2031 period, is built around four major pillars: economic reform, security, education and restructuring of Nigeria’s socio-political system.
On the economy, Makinde proposed measures to reduce the structural cost of living and doing business, improve infrastructure, address energy challenges and create a more favourable environment for businesses and job creation.
He argued that economic stability should translate into tangible improvements in Nigerians’ living conditions, including affordable food, better incomes and employment opportunities.
On security, the APM candidate proposed strengthening intelligence gathering, improving coordination among security agencies and developing early-warning systems to prevent attacks and improve responses to security threats.
He also called for greater accountability within security institutions, arguing that the country’s security architecture must be capable of identifying operational failures and addressing them.
In the education sector, Makinde proposed improving learning outcomes, expanding access to education, addressing the challenge of out-of-school children and strengthening technical and vocational training.
He said education should prepare young Nigerians with relevant skills and opportunities to participate meaningfully in the country’s economy.
The fourth pillar focuses on restructuring Nigeria’s socio-political system through stronger institutions, greater accountability and the devolution of more responsibilities to state governments.
Makinde also advocated a national conversation involving different segments of society to discuss Nigeria’s political and constitutional future.
Speaking at the unveiling, he argued that Nigeria’s challenges were not caused by a lack of natural or human resources but by inadequate ideas and governance approaches.
He said government policies must make life easier for citizens rather than focus solely on economic statistics.
His running mate, Daura, also called for an inclusive system of government, arguing that democracy requires peace, security, stability and respect for democratic rights.
Daura advocated a national conference where representatives of different interests could discuss the country’s challenges and agree on a common direction.
The manifesto was unveiled following a series of town hall engagements organised by the Makinde/Daura campaign across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to gather citizens’ views on the country’s challenges.
Makinde said the consultations informed the proposals contained in the document.
The APM candidate is seeking to translate his experience as Oyo State governor into a national political campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
