Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Governor of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has criticised Nigeria's political leadership, saying the country's development challenges stem largely from a lack of ideas rather than a shortage of resources.

Mr Makinde made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of his presidential manifesto, where he outlined proposals to address the country's economic difficulties, institutional weaknesses, insecurity and political challenges.

He argued that Nigeria had sufficient natural and human resources to become a prosperous nation but lacked leaders who could translate its potential into improved living conditions for citizens.

"Nigeria has the resour...