Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s leadership selection, urging citizens to prioritise competence, capacity, character, and compassion when choosing leaders.
In a statement today via his X handle titled “What Cannot Be Hidden in Leadership,” Obi said leadership is either succeeding or failing, and the results are always visible.
While stressing that tribal and religious considerations in leadership choices have severely harmed the country, Peter Obi emphasised that competence is vital for understanding and solving Nigeria’s complex challenges, while capacity ensures the stamina and mental strength needed to lead effectively.
Citing recent tragedies, Obi condemned the federal government’s apparent lack of response, citing the President’s failure to visit Niger State after the severe flood that claimed nearly 200 lives and Benue state despite the repeated gunmen attacks in the state.
Contrasting this with international examples, Obi cited the visit of the Indian Prime Minister to the scene of a plane crash in the country as well as the South Africa President’s visit to affected communities following the floods that claimed 78 lives.
