Comrade Usman Okai Austin, a former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal House of Representatives and national coordinator of the National Youths Frontier, has said Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is 'overwhelmingly qualified' to pursue the Nigerian presidency.
Comrade Usman Okai Austin, a former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal House of Representatives and national coordinator of the National Youths Frontier, has said Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is 'overwhelmingly qualified' to pursue the Nigerian presidency. Okai said Makinde 's two-term leadership in Oyo State and his visible achievements and extensive political experience qualifies him to be President.
“The decision to contest is solely his,” Okai stated, affirming Makinde’s right to enter the race, if he so chooses. Okai noted that the 2027 PDP presidential ticket will be determined by delegates from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. 'Though it may be early to speculate, Makinde represents a generational shift in Nigerian politics, which resonates with the younger population.
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