Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized Nigeria's rotational presidency system, emphasizing that the country's primary need is good governance rather than leadership based on regional considerations.
Speaking on Channels Television's 'Sunrise Daily' breakfast show on Tuesday, Sowore argued that Nigerians should prioritize competence over regional representation when selecting their leaders.
"If I have a good President in Nigeria, who can run this country very well, I don't care where he comes from," Sowore stated during the interview.
He further explained that this sentiment reflects the aspirations of most Nigerians, saying, "That is what the majority of the Nigerian people are aspiring for. That is the idea of this federation that all the federating units should be able to have an opportunity."
The activist maintained that presidential aspirants should be evaluated based on their capabilities rather than their regional origin, challenging the long-standing practice of power rotation among Nigeria's geopolitical zones that has characterized the country's democratic experience since 1999.
Sowore's comments come amid ongoing debates about Nigeria's leadership selection process, particularly as the country continues to face significant governance challenges including economic instability, security concerns, and infrastructure deficits.
The rotational presidency concept, while not constitutionally mandated, has been an informal arrangement aimed at ensuring equitable power distribution among Nigeria's diverse ethnic and regional groups. However, critics like Sowore argue that this approach may sometimes prioritize regional representation over competence and effective governance.
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