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Presidential Race — Seyi Makinde vs Atiku Abubakar
Where they stand
APM presidential candidate — security reform, infrastructure and people-centred governance.
Background
58 yrsB.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos
Manifesto
Two-term governor of Oyo, contesting on the APM platform on a record of infrastructure, education and security.
- Security: Practical reform of the national security architecture.
- Development: Infrastructure, jobs and human capital.
Where they stand
ADC presidential candidate — economic liberalisation and devolution of power to the states.
Background
80 yrsDiploma in Law, Ahmadu Bello University
Manifesto
Runs on private-sector-led growth, economic liberalisation and the devolution of powers and resources to the federating units.
- Economy: Privatisation and job creation driven by private enterprise.
- Restructuring: Devolve powers and resources to the states for true federalism.
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