Makinde defends his choice of successor, arguing party

Nigerian politician Olufemi “Femi” Makinde, former governor of Oyo State, defended his endorsement of a successor for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by saying he chose the candidate based on competence, loyalty to the party’s ideals and the ability to win the upcoming election, not personal favoritism. He argued that the selected successor best represents the party’s agenda and will continue its development projects. Views Nigeria