The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has explained that the party entered into a political alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections because of growing pressure from the election timetable and concerns surrounding its legal situation.
The National Chairman of the party, Yusuf Dantalle, spoke on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television, where he said the party leadership believed there was little time left before the elections, making cooperation with political allies necessary.
Dantalle said the decision was reached after consultations involving the party leadership and political figures including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.
According to him, the alliance was aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the elections while allowing new members and aspirants to contest freely under the platform of the APM.
He stated that the party intends to build an open political structure where every member has a voice and internal disputes are handled according to the law.
The APM chairman also said the party would continue to seek financial support to run its activities but would not allow any political godfather to control its decisions or determine the direction of the party.
Dantalle described the party as peaceful and organised, adding that its leadership has focused on maintaining unity and avoiding internal conflicts as preparations continue for the 2027 elections.