Makinde defends his choice of successor, arguing party

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State in Nigeria, publicly defended his endorsement of a particular candidate to succeed him as governor. He argued that the choice aligns with the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) internal rules and reflects the party’s best chance of retaining the governorship, emphasizing that the selected successor has the experience, credibility and grassroots support needed to continue the administration’s development agenda. Views Nigeria