Makinde Selects Former DSS DG Daura as Running Mate for 2027 Election

Governor Seyi Makinde has chosen former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 election. This move aims to rally opposition support for his campaign.

13 Aug, 22:36 — 13 Aug, 23:49

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The selection of a running mate is a critical step in a presidential campaign, signaling the candidate's strategic priorities and potentially influencing voter perception. Daura's background in security suggests a focus on national security issues for the APM's platform.

Key entitiesSeyi Makinde Lawal Daura Allied Peoples Movement (APM)

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What sources agree on

Seyi Makinde is the presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)
Lawal Daura is the former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS)
Lawal Daura has been selected as Makinde's running mate for the 2027 presidential election

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Seyi Makinde is the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)

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Lawal Daura is the former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS)

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Makinde selected Daura as his running mate for the 2027 election due to security concerns

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punch-ngMostly Factual12d ago

2027: Makinde picks ex-DSS DG Daura as running mate, rallies opposition

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announces former DSS DG Lawal Daura as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, rallying opposition. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-picks-ex-dss-dg-daura-as-running-mate-rallies-opposition/

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vanguard-ngMixed12d ago

2027: Makinde names ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura as running mate

Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has selected former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Lawal Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The post 2027: Makinde names ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura as running mate appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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2027: Makinde names ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura as running mate

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Makinde Selects Former DSS DG Daura as Running Mate for 2027 Election

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2027: Makinde picks ex-DSS DG Daura as running mate, rallies opposition

2027: Makinde names ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura as running mate

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2027: Makinde names ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura as running mate

2027: Makinde picks ex-DSS DG Daura as running mate, rallies opposition

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