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Presidential Race — Seyi Makinde vs Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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
APC presidential candidate and incumbent — seeking re-election on the Renewed Hope agenda.
Background
Incumbent74 yrsB.Sc. Accounting, Chicago State University
Manifesto
Seeks re-election on the 'Renewed Hope' agenda — consolidating macro-economic reforms, improving food security and expanding national infrastructure.
- Economy: Stay the course on fiscal and foreign-exchange reform while easing the cost of living.
- Security & Infrastructure: Strengthen the security architecture and expand roads, rail and power.
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