Selective criticism? Minister Gayton McKenzie has defended gold medallist Udeme Okon, whose father is also Nigerian, like Chidimma Adetshina.
‘He’s legal’: Gayton defends Udeme Okon on ‘Nigerian’ heritageWeeks after claiming that “We can’t have Nigerians compete” on behalf of South Africa regarding pageant hopeful Chidimma Adetshina, Gayton McKenzie has defended gold medallist Udeme Okon.
However, one tweep decided to test the waters when they brought up Udeme’s mixed parentage – a Nigerian father and a South African mother. Born in South Africa to a Nigerian father, Udeme Okon is the new WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPION, winning the 400m Junior title in a time of 45.69s.In comparison, Chidimma Adetshina was born to a Nigerian father and an alleged Mozambican mother. Although she was allegedly born in South Africa, there are questions about whether her parents were permanent residents or illegal foreigners in the country.
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