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Makinde forecasts APM victory in 2027 as APC members defect

Source: Punch Nigeria · 21 Sep 2026, 19:43 UTC
Makinde forecasts APM victory in 2027 as APC members defect
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has predicted a landslide victory for the Allied People’s Movement in the 2027 elections while welcoming thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress. The supplied report does not identify the defectors or provide details of their reception.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has predicted that the Allied People’s Movement will secure a landslide victory in 2027, Punch Nigeria reported. Makinde made the prediction while welcoming thousands of people who had defected from the All Progressives Congress. The available material does not state where the event took place or identify the defectors individually.

The report also does not provide details about the political structure or offices involved in the forecast. It does not say whether the defectors held elected or appointed positions, or whether they represented particular groups or areas. No response from the APC or other political parties was included.

The supplied information is limited to Makinde’s prediction and the reported arrival of thousands of APC defectors into the APM camp.

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