'Competence Over Connections'— Peter Obi Calls for Radical Shift in Leadership Recruitment at Jonathan Foundation Report Launch

Attending the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation report launch, Peter Obi emphasizes that Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive if leadership recruitment is strictly based on character, competence, and a genuine commitment to the people.

" I honoured the invitation of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation at the launch of its landmark report titled “Strengthening the Nexus Between Democracy and Economic Growth in Nigeria.”

The report and the robust panel discussions that followed did not just present data; they reiterated the necessary truth that we have failed in critical areas of development: health, education, and pulling our people out of poverty. Over the past decade, our democratic progress has weakened while the economic well-being of our people has continued to decline.

Consensus thinking from the event is that our leadership recruitment process must change for democracy to thrive. The recruitment must be based on competence, capacity, compassion, character, and commitment to serving the well-being of the people. And for it to thrive, our institutions must be strong, independent, and accountable to the people.

We must rebuild trust in our institutions, restore discipline in Leadership, and ensure that governance translates into measurable improvements in the lives of Nigerians.

A New Nigeria is POssible."

Mr. Peter Obi 

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