Former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega
A former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attairu Jega, has said the two major political parties – the APC and PDP – in the country have led Nigeria astray in the last 21 years of democratic governance.
Jega, while speaking at the maiden inaugural lecture of Kwaravisioners Network for Rural Development, in Ilorin the Kwara State capital, on Saturday, suggested creation of new special vehicles to free Nigeria from its present strangulation.
Speaking on the theme: “Politics, Governance and Leadership Recruitment in 21st Century Democracy” he described Nigeria as a failing state and urged Nigerians to work hard to change their ways for the country to move forward.
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“From the local, state and federal government levels, we have clueless leadership because of the way they got into power,” he declared.
He warned that Nigeria may run aground if the needful is not done at the right time.
The former INEC chairman, also called for development of a people-oriented party structure that will be accountable to the people, adding that people must also elect leaders with integrity and competence.
Jega, used the occasion to dismiss speculation about presidential ambition, saying ” I have no presidential ambition, all I am doing is to contribute to a credible, reliable and acceptable process of election and leadership recruitment in the country.
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