PRP's Yakubu Kingsley Calls for Competence in Appointments

Yakubu Kingsley, a presidential aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party, stated that public appointments should prioritize competence, integrity, and accountability over ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, or personal loyalty. He emphasized the need for equitable representation of regions, communities, genders, and generations in government.

In a statement, Kingsley proposed that the guiding principles for public appointments should include Merit, Integrity, Representation, Transparency, and Accountability. He argued that no demographic should be systematically excluded from national participation and called for the transparent application of the Federal Character principle in governance.

Kingsley suggested a framework for public appointments to assess geographical and professional representation, which would help mitigate political disputes over appointments. He also stressed the importance of including various societal groups in policymaking and consultations, advocating for structured channels for engagement with political parties, civil society, and other stakeholders.

Kingsley concluded that governance should reflect Nigeria's diverse population and involve broader community consultation.