
Seyi Makinde, identified as the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, on Wednesday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of desperation to silence the opposition ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. According to the Daily Post, Makinde was reacting to the blockade of the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State. He condemned the incident and said the APC was unable to market President Tinubu.
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