Bankole: Nigeria’s Political System Flawed
An Egba high chief and father of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, Alani Bankole, has described Nigeria’s political system as flawed. Speaking with newsmen at his Oluwo residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of activities marking his 85th birthday, he said political leaders should be judged by their competence and […]
Alani Bankole, a prominent Egba chief and father of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has criticized Nigeria's political system as flawed. Speaking during his 85th birthday celebrations, he urged political leaders to be judged solely on their competence and performance, rather than their ethnic backgrounds. Bankole argued that Nigeria's political discourse has become overly focused on ethnicity and geographical origins of leaders.
He emphasized that the country's political system should prioritize performance and ability over ethnic considerations. Bankole also criticized the practice of imposing political candidates on the people, stating that political leadership should not be reduced to ethnic calculations or political sponsorship. He cited Kemi Badenoch, the first Black leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, as an example of a successful leader from a different ethnic background.
Bankole urged Nigerians to treat their diversity as an asset, rather than a source of political exclusion.
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