Seyi Makinde has urged Bimbo Adekanbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, in the state, to avoid inheriting his political enemies if she wins in 2027.

Makinde advised Adekanbi to concentrate on creating her own leadership style.

The governor gave the advice during the party’s presidential/governorship primary election, where he encouraged Adekanbi to stay focused on governance, service delivery, and the continuation of development projects.

The governor stated that leadership is not perfect by nature, pointing out that people in public positions will inevitably make mistakes.

“Don’t inherit my enemies, chart your own path. I am only human and I make mistakes,” Makinde said.

He encouraged the governorship candidate to build on what his administration has already accomplished while working to deliver better results in governance for the people of the state.

“Make sure you build on anything we have done to help our people,” he said.

Makinde also spoke about his government’s development plans based on the “Omituntun” framework.

He expressed optimism about the state’s future progress.

“You have gone through my first term, Omituntun 1.0. You’ve gone through my second term, Omituntun 2.0.

“Omituntun 3.0 is starting up, and I promise you that Bimbo Adekanbi will do a great job for you,” he stated.

The South-South leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Youth Wing, has commenced consultations with political mobilisers ahead of the 2027 elections to consolidate support for President Tinubu and the party in the region.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday, signed by the APC Youth Leader for the South-South, Avwomakpotor Uhrorho, following a courtesy visit to the office of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Akwa Ibom State chapter.

Uhrorho noted that the party needs leaders with credibility, capacity, and strong grassroots acceptance to engage young people and help deliver victory for the party.

He said the regional youth leadership has identified young leaders with the credibility, capacity, and grassroots influence needed to drive youth mobilisation for the APC in the region, noting that the APC youth wing is ready to work with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to deepen grassroots mobilisation.

He explained that the visit aims to strengthen unity, promote collaboration, and advance the shared vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda through active youth engagement and strategic partnerships.

The APC youths noted that elections in modern times require effective communication and constructive engagement with young people rather than violence and intimidation, stressing that social media misinformation has contributed greatly to negative public perception of government policies.

“We are here because of the leaders in this region that we need to work with. We need leaders with credibility, capacity, and strong grassroots acceptance who can engage young people and help deliver victory for our party,” he said.

Speaking during the engagement, the Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Obong Prince Ikim, expressed appreciation to the youth leaders for their support and commitment to the party, describing the Renewed Hope Agenda as a practical and transformative vision already yielding visible results across the country.

He stressed that youths must serve as a bridge between government and the people by promoting civic engagement, strategic communication, and mass mobilisation, while also relaying the concerns and aspirations of citizens back to the government.

“Today, Nigerians can clearly see that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a slogan. As youth leaders and ambassadors of this movement, we carry the responsibility of ensuring that the achievements and reforms of government are properly communicated to the grassroots,” he said.

He further charged youth leaders across the South-South to remain deliberate, united, and focused in advancing the ideals of national development, peace, and responsible political participation.