How PDP, APC Led Nigeria Astray For 21 Years –Jega

Posted by Nwa Diokpa African News, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Saturday, October 9th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attairu Jega, says that the two major political parties in the country have led Nigeria astray in the last 21 years of democratic governance.

Jega disclosed this at the maiden inaugural lecture of Kwaravisioners Network for Rural Development, in Ilorin the Kwara State capital, on Saturday, calling for the creation of new special vehicles to free Nigeria from its present stagnation.

Jega who spoke on the theme: “Politics, Governance and Leadership Recruitment in 21st Century Democracy” stated that is a failing state and he tasked Nigerians to work hard to change our ways for the country to move forward.

“From the local, state and federal government levels, we have clueless leadership because of the way they got into power,” he declared.

He cautioned that Nigeria may run aground if the needful is not done at the right time.

Jega also called for development of a people-oriented party structure that will be accountable to the people, saying that people must also elect leaders with integrity and competence.

He also used the opportunity 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”.