APM Begins Statewide Campaign in Plateau, Pledges to Prioritise Security
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has officially commenced its state-by-state campaign in Plateau State, with its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, placing security, peace and economic prosperity at the centre of the party’s campaign promises.
The campaign flag-off, held in Jos, brought together party leaders, supporters and members of the campaign organisation, with Plateau State serving as the starting point of the party’s nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Addressing supporters at the event,
Makinde expressed appreciation to the people of Plateau State for their hospitality, describing the state as an important part of Nigeria’s national development.
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The presidential candidate identified insecurity as one of the major obstacles to Plateau’s economic growth, particularly its tourism potential, arguing that improved security would attract visitors, create employment opportunities and expand the state’s economy.
“Once we start having tourists coming in, our economy on the Plateau will expand. We will have jobs for our teeming youth,” Makinde said.
He urged party supporters to take the APM’s message to their respective electoral units, emphasising that grassroots mobilisation would be critical to the party’s campaign.
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Makinde also called on Nigerians to embrace what he described as the party’s proposed national reset agenda.
“If Nigeria is not working for you, then let us reset,” he declared.
He further accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of adopting ideas similar to those contained in the APM’s proposed reset agenda and challenged Nigerians to assess the country’s direction over the past three years.
APM Identifies Plateau’s Security Challenges as Priority
In his welcome address, the Deputy Director-General of Operations of the APM campaign organisation, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, explained that Plateau State was deliberately selected as the first destination for the party’s state-by-state campaign because of its strategic importance to Nigeria.
Describing Plateau as the heart of the country, Aziegbemi said the wellbeing of the state was closely connected to the overall wellbeing of Nigeria.
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“If Nigeria is sick, Plateau is sick. If Nigeria is well, Plateau will be well,” he stated.
He acknowledged the difficult security situation confronting the state, particularly the displacement of communities, youth unemployment and the economic hardship experienced by residents.
According to him, the APM recognises these challenges and intends to make security a major priority under its proposed agenda.
“We know your pains. We feel your pains,” he assured Plateau residents.
Aziegbemi also criticised the economic policies of the APC-led Federal Government, arguing that many Nigerians were struggling to afford basic necessities despite the availability of food in markets.
APM Chairman Calls for End to Religious and Communal Violence
Earlier, the National Chairman of the APM, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, expressed concern over the security situation in Plateau and Benue states, calling for an end to violence and the protection of human lives.
Dantalle maintained that victims of insecurity should be regarded first and foremost as Nigerians, irrespective of their religious or political affiliations.
“The people who die here daily do not die as Christians. They do not die as Muslims. They do not die as members of the APM, APC, or PDP. They die as Nigerians,” he said.
He argued that neither Christianity nor Islam supports the unjust killing of human beings and urged Nigerians to reject religious intolerance and violence.
On the economy, the APM chairman said the earnings of many Nigerians were no longer sufficient to meet their basic needs.
He described the party’s proposed alternative as one built around peace, harmony, economic prosperity and national unity.
“A vote for the APM is a vote for peace. It is a vote for harmony. It is a vote for economic prosperity,” Dantalle declared.
Vice-Presidential Candidate Seeks Support for APM
The party’s Vice-Presidential Candidate, Lawal Musa Daura, also addressed supporters, expressing appreciation to the people of Plateau State and appealing for their support.
Daura recalled his previous visits to the state, describing Plateau as a place historically associated with peace, tranquillity and tourism.
He expressed concern over the challenges confronting Nigeria and called for collective efforts to restore peace and improve the living conditions of citizens.
Campaign Flag Presented to Plateau Governorship Candidate
The campaign event concluded with the presentation of the APM flag to the party’s Plateau State governorship candidate, symbolising the formal commencement of its campaign activities in the state.
The ceremony reinforced the party’s central campaign message of improved security, economic recovery, national unity and better living conditions.
With Plateau State as its first stop, the APM leadership said it would take its proposed reset agenda to communities across the country, urging supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation.
The party is positioning security, peace, tourism development and economic prosperity as major pillars of its campaign as it begins its nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
