Nigerians Critique Leadership Failures Since Independence
In a recent interview with LEADERSHIP Weekend, Kaduna resident Sunday Oibe criticized Nigeria's leadership trajectory since independence, describing it as one of backwardness and stagnation. He acknowledged that former Military Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon and ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan met some of his expectations, while he praised late President Musa Yar’adua for his potential contributions had he not died prematurely.
Oibe emphasized that Nigeria's primary issue is leadership, stating, “the only problem Nigeria has is leadership.” He described the current state of Nigeria as one of stagnation and hopelessness. The article reflects on Nigeria's history since October 1, 1960, including various forms of governance and the promises made by leaders, noting that while some progress has been made, the gap between Nigeria's potential and its actual condition remains significant.
Oibe rated several leaders, giving high marks to Tafawa Balewa, Murtala Mohammed, and Abdulsalami Abubakar for their contributions to Nigeria's governance.
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