2027: Change method of selecting leaders - Jonathan sends message to Nigerians
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Nigeria will not move forward until it stops choosing its leaders based on tribe, religion, language and other narrow sentiments. Jonathan gave the warning on Saturday at the Herbert Macaulay Colloquium in Lagos, held to mark the 162nd anniversary of the birth of the nationalist pioneer. The warning […] 2027: Change method of selecting leaders -…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan cautioned that Nigeria's progress hinges on a shift in selecting leaders, warning against choosing them based on tribe, religion, language or other narrow sentiments. His caution comes as Nigerians prepare for the 2027 election. Jonathan termed the current method of leader selection as primitive and warned that the country would continue to face development challenges if this approach persists.
He urged Nigerians to prioritize competence and merit over religious and ethnic considerations when choosing their leaders. Jonathan listed corruption, insecurity, weak institutions, poor infrastructure and poor education as key obstacles to Nigeria's progress. He emphasized that until these issues are addressed and the selection process changes, real development will remain elusive.
Jonathan also called upon the youth to learn from Herbert Macaulay, stressing Macaulay's commitment to a united Nigeria beyond tribal and religious divides.
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