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IanDiamonds:
Good leaders are crafted from tough times, even failure. Necessary experience rarely comes before 50. There is a prime age, like wine in which credibility is Established. In the case of a country like Nigeria, Character and courage are more important factors to take to consideration than age "If you're corrupt while young, so much won't change about you when you grow old. Mostly in our system of govt, when a leader is replaced, everything else change; for the better or the worse. But more than is generally realized, the effectiveness of leaders depends on the context around them.
The best leaders pay a great deal of attention to the design of elements around them: they articulate a lucid sense of purpose, create effective leadership teams, prioritize and sequence their initiatives carefully, redesign organizational structures to make good
execution easier, and most important,
integrate all of these tactics into one coherent strategy. This is something our current leaders lack.
In essence, age might be a factor but not in the current situation of the Nigerian State. Your analogy with past leaders does not entirely fit into this context: The context of Morals and Integrity that is.

True, character and competence defines a good leader. But in the face of a rising democracy - which belongs to the new world, age matters. The operators of democracy must be conversant with the trends of the new world if they are to truly uphold the tenets of democracy. A man past 60 definitely belongs to the old world as he is even older than mist African nations. Age is a differentiating factor in this sense as those in time understand and uphold what is in voke. I am not saying a man at 60 cannot operate democracy rightly. I am saying such a man must be in voke to understand what is trending.

In the analogy, you'd see that all the leaders listed belong to the old world, and are refusing to accept what is trending.


The only solution here is education. LEADERSHIP WILL NEVER BE RIGHT UNTIL LEADERS ARE EDUCATED.


THOSE OF OUR GENERATION ARE WELL EDUCATED AND WELL BRED. CHARACTER AND COMPETENCE DOESN'T JUST APPEAR.

eaglechild:
Buhari what did you forget in 1983?

Maybe it's his certificate

I have a feeling he forgot it in a folder under the presidential bed in his chambers...

eaglechild:
Buhari what did you forget in 1983?

Maybe it's his certificate

I have a feeling he forget it in a folder under the presidential bed in his chambers...

Without sentiments, I think what the Brookings institute article says is correct. The north just want power back. And some aggrieved south-westerners want power taken away from GEJ because he is a MINORITY who neglected them whilst making key appointments.

GMB is never an option. He is old and frail, and obviously has little more years to spend on earth. He should be resting like Shagari, Ekwueme, Babaginda and the rest of them. Why is he wanting power by all means?

It is clear that this same BUHARI who claims he wants to fight corruption is suffering from the CORRUPTION of POWER.

GEJ is doing fairly despite the insurgency and its effect on the country's administration. If THEY can ask Boko Haram to cease operation, Nigeria may be better.

True, we want another leader. But not GMB. He is a remedy that is more harmful than the disease we are suffering....

omenka:
ReubenAbati.com. And there is no direct link to the said article from Brookings in the write up. The link given by the op takes us to the home page of brookings with no trace whatsoever of the said publication from reubenAbati.com!

This one na real abracadabra.

Even if such exists, I bet it might have been published long before the APC primaries. The dynamics of the whole plot has indeed #Changed!!

Reuben, I hope you invested some of that money. The lean days are at hand!

It is the January publication of Brookings.... It is usually in PDF (Journal form) and doesn't have a live link yet.... Abiati read from it and extracted the above article. You can search for and download the PDF file...

Brookings, the World’s most
influential think-tank based in the
United States, have projected a
President Jonathan victory over the
opposition candidate’s General Buhari
in the 2015 Elections which it
suggests would be keenly contested.

The analysis, context and rationale of
the think-tank’s projections is
contained in the Brookings
publication titled: Foresight Africa –
Top Priorities for the continent
(January 2015).

“Though the election is expected to be
very competitive, the odds still favor
President Jonathan.’

According to Brookings, the All
Progressives Congress (APC) is a
fragile anti-jonathan establishment
with a sole purpose to return power
to the north.

“The party is, however, a fragile one
that seems united only in its quest to
wrest the presidency from Jonathan or
to have power “returned” to the
north”

“The APC gets much of its strength
from tap- ping into anti-Jonathan
sentiments in the Muslim north and
grievances among the Yoruba who feel
that the Jonathan administration has
ignored them in key political
appointments.”

The Report also indicated that the
APC’s strategy is hinged on a
combination of popular votes from
the North West, North East and “the
battleground SouthWest” but also
hinted at the possibility of Bola Ahmed
Tinubu not delivering the region
contrary to speculations.

“What remains to be seen, however, is
whether Bola Tinubu—a former
governor of Lagos State who played a
pivotal role in the formation of the
APC and is considered to be the
party’s strongest mobi- lizer in the
southwest—will be very enthusias- tic
in delivering the battleground
southwest to the APC during the
elections.”

“Tinubu indicated his interest in being
the party’s vice presidential candidate
but being a Muslim like Buhari, the
party’s strategists felt that a Muslim-
Muslim ticket might offend Christians
and cement the PDP’s labeling of the
APC as an Islamic party.”

On President Jonathan’s performance:
“despite Boko Haram—the country is
thriving: The economy continues to
grow and—with the re- basing of its
GDP—became the largest econo- my
in Africa and the 26th largest in the
world. Jonathan’s supporters also
point to his success in containing the
Ebola virus, which earned him
commendations from countries and
institutions around the world.”

The Brookings Report also identified
factors such as incumbency and
numerical control of States where PDP
has 21 States and APC only 14 as
giving PDP an edge.

“The greatest strength of the ruling
PDP is its “power of incumbency,” and
all the institutional support that goes
with it. Not only does it have federal
resources to use as patronage, it also
controls key institutions”

The report advised that all efforts
should be deployed to ensure a free,
fair and transparent elections and to
avoid a meltdown as post-election
violence seems very likely.

“Post-election violence is therefore
likely in the north if the APC loses
while renewed militancy in the restive
Niger Delta is likely if Jonathan does.”
the report noted.

See January edition of Brookings (www.brookings.edu)

www.reubenabati.com.ng/2015-01-18-US-top-think-tank-Brookings-project-Jonathan-win-say-APC-is-a-fragile-anti-Jonathan-setup.html#

barcanista:
Oga, I'm not aware that he collapsed neither am I aware that he permanently forgot the name of Osinbajo. It was a temporal thing and very common except you aren't a human

Okay... Try to follow up everything. He collapsed during campaign. He forgot Osinbajo's name. He personally thinks he can stabilise oil prize. He is over 73.

Follow him up since he is your role model. We know it's only the old who forgets easily, but for you to want to attribute that to the youths also stems from sentiment.

THE REMEDY YOU ARE FIGHTING FOR IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE DISEASE.

barcanista:
Anybody can forget. It is not uncommon to see people trying to recall names of even the most commonest things at a particular time. I don't knw why TANists are crying and celebrating

Mr. Barcanista.. Most times, you present logical propositions to back up your conclusions. But in this case, you portrayed yourself as being pathetic.

How can you allow sentiment becloud your jugdement and prevent you from seeing signs of old age?

In the face of the excess political campaigns and activities, no healthy man will suddenly forget a name he has been frequently mentioning for the past one-month. IT'S LIKE YOU WORKING ON A RESEARCH PROJECT AND SUDDENLY FORGET THE TOPIC.

Will you also say anyone can collapse? He collapsed during camapaign, and has been showing funny signs ahead of the future. Yet you say anyone.

As a myopic leader of tomorrow, you can stick to him. But always present rational arguments.

Obiagelli:
What is the essence of being an opec member? What is the job of opec itself? What does members of opec use their influence for?

Too many illiterates in Nigeria. No wonder we are in this bad state.

Obi, if I were you, I would have a rethink than post thrash. You have disappointed so many, and betrayed your intellectual expectation.


Please don't commit anymore blunder. You are economically strategic than the GMB you want to vote in as President.

This time, you CHANGE!!!

Why is Fashola comparing GEJ to Prof Osinbajo He is the VP aspirant, not GMB.

IT IS OBVIOUS THAT FASHOLA HIMSELF DOESN'T THINK SO HIGHLY OF THE AGED BUHARI

I hope this makes front page for all to see, read and contribute. MODS...

CORRUPTION HAS EATEN DEEP INTO THE MILITARY AND THE BLOOD OF INNOCENT MEN MAY BE SHED TO COVER THE WRONGS. THIS IS AN OPEN LETTER OF A CONCERNED NIGERIAN WHO BELIEVES - JUST LIKE THE UNITED NATIONS - THAT THESE SOLDIERS MUST NOT BE KILLED.

THE LETTER IS ADDRESSED TO THE GRAND COMMANDER, PRESIDENT JONATHAN.

SIR: I do not intend to write a lengthy letter or go political in the process. My concern is for the 54 Nigerian soldiers who have been convicted of mutiny, and sentenced to death by a court martial. It is true that these men were part of the Special Forces division ordered in August to retake three lost towns in Borno State, and that they refused to fight. But following the facts on ground, this is not enough reason to blatantly kill 54 young Nigerians.

On July 9, 2014, after the extremists reportedly killed 26 military personnel and seriously injured 82, the soldiers had demanded to be properly armed – but we were not sure if that happened. And whilst the frontline troops have consistently complained that they lacked weapons and other ammunition needed to face Boko Haram, the insurgents are known to have tanks, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and other heavy weapon. It is obvious that venturing into such combat would have been a suicidal mission for these young men.

In a similar case in September, 12 soldiers were sentenced to death for mutiny after firing on their commanding officer in the northeast city of Maiduguri, where troops are battling against Boko Haram. Since the soldiers have continued to bemoan the non-provision of weapons, it would suffice to say that there must be an atom of truth in what they are saying.

I (with other passionate Nigerians) appeal to you to intervene and help save the lives of these young men. It will be grave injustice to kill soldiers who made a legitimate demand for equipment to fight the insurgents.

Sir, 54 Nigerian families shouldn’t be deprived their joy anytime soon. Alongside other 43 soldiers on trial and those previously sentenced to death, let justice on the part of the military be tempered with mercy. We shouldn’t lose more Nigerians on the altar of Boko Haram. I trust your right and merciful decisions on such matter, and I look up to it now. These men will prove to be assets to the Nigerian military on the long run. Nigeria must not shed their blood.

As it is God’s will, we will eventually defeat Boko Haram and tell the success story in the future.

Thank you Mr. President.

http://www.guardiannewsngr.com/opinion/letters/192381-mutiny-open-letter-to-president-jonathan

donphilopus:
You guys just spew whatever comes to your minds.

The same way Stella Odua honourably resigned during the BMW saga or MSc sage?!

The same way Abba Moro(n) resigned after the sham immigration exercise?!

Or the way Jonathan resigned after his Government watched over the abduction of over 274 Chibok Girls?!

If it were in advance countries, Jonathan would not seek a re-election after failing us as a Nation.

BTW, where was it stated the Buhari doesn't have a certificate?! Go to the Nigerian Military Board, confirm from them to know whether he has any copy with them. Be it original or photocopy.

All these things you guys are spewing won't save Jonathan come February 14th. We'll angrily, massively and unanimously vote him out!

Mr. Clever ,

If your Boss has a certificate, let him first present the ORIGINAL, and then give us a copy. This is how it is done in all parts of the world....
In the university, secondary school or companies, you have to present the orginal before a copy is endorsed.

Stop being this pathetic

demelza:
We have a PhD holder in office now, what has he done with his certificates?

Oga contribute like a progressive, and stop asking questions that even primitive men of the 9th century wouldn't ask...

The constitution says a secondary school cert is the MINIMUM qualification. It is also the minimum qualification for Army Tradesmen admission... We know your 'Sai Buhari' didn't see a university, at least let him show us his O'level.

Or did he ronz his army admission

Anikulhapo:
WHAT IS THE FUSS ABOUT THIS CERT SEF,THE ARMY SAID THEY ARE WITH A COPY OF HIS CERT,PIDPIGS ARE STILL INSISTING ON SEEING HIS ORIGINAL CERT COS THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO STOPPING THE PEOPLE'S GENERAL WHICH CANNOT WORK...GMB/PYO TILL SAMBO PRODUCES HIS ORIGINAL AND PHOTOCOPIED CERTIFICATES@LEAST,BUHARI HAS A PHOTOCOPY OF HIS OWN!

Are you this clueless

Have you not gone for a job screening excercise before

Can you submit just a copy without presenting the original for confirmation

Even if you have not attended the university, didn't they ask for your original primary school cert when you wanted to gain secondary admission

It's obvious you are ignorant. And the annoying thing is that daft & clueless people will assemble to call GEJ clueless....

How pathetic.... What a country

TrumpetMedia:
We have to vote wisely... And not bring in an old man who is less educated, and who cannot even present his certificates.

God bless Nigeria

The certificate I don't see as a case. But why it is now is what I don't understand.

Buhari isn't just ideal.

Caseless:
you are a duck for being this stuupid! Do u think I post like u roaches?

Wow! You just defined your kind nairaland e-warrior

Too busy for you

janus05:
The earlier we accept the fact that Nigeria is a hugely tribalistic country the better for us. APC is aware of this fact and that is why they couldn't gamble with the choice of Fashola or Oshiomole as their presidential candidate.
However, the only factor that is giving GMB's campaign hope is the cluelessness of GEJ. Taking a line from the vocal Sheik Abubakar Gumi, God save Nigeria from Buhari and Jonathan

My brother, amen to your words. I enjoy reading open-minded contributions like this.

bonechamberlain:
people that should sit at home and reminisce about their past are the ones still jostling for power.. smh for africa

My brother... Shake your head well for Africa... Especially for Nigerians with the market-women like opinions.

Caseless:
help me tell them.
Sai BUHARI!

Forget this Sai Buhari rubbish. Be objective and critical.

fkaz:
Jonathan staying beyond 2015 will be a disaster, imaging Nuhu ribadu is the one contesting under PDP with Buhari, you and other TAN member won't be opening threads up and down just to discredit Buhari

Six year as president is enough for jonathan maladministration

Hmmmmm! I see Ribadu, El Rufai and some APC northern members as developed individuals.

I am neither partisan nor am I a TAN agent. Look at my comments, you'd see me give credits to Fashola, Rochas and co - even though they are APC. I am interested in the person not the party.

GMB is just not a choice for us now. The political and economic environment/conditions of the 1980s and now are very different.

orlaryhincah:
Yes I thought about that too, but when Buhari gets elected these young men are going to be on his cabinet for sure.

Being members of his cabinet is different from having the power itself... And don't forget, a body is as healthy as the head is...

But how are we even sure this men would hold influential positions in vital sectors of our economy?

KnowAll:
Experience is King. Especially in the Western world and in the UK specifically. They would take some one that has 5 years experience in a job without a paper certificate of competence than someone with a paper certificate of competence without experience anytime any day. Aso Rock is not where you want an experimental president. We need experience hands on deck. As for Fashola, if you think he is good then field him as your Presidential Candidate or forever remain silent.

Oga stop being partisan. Since you say experience is king, are you saying all of Western leaders (Obama, Putin, Cameron) were familiar with the presidency before assuming the positions?

Bro, there is always a first time in the post of a president. And by young leaders, I believe the poster meant individuals who have been politically tested and trusted, and are no newbies in leadership.

fkaz:
Why did PDP fail to present an insightful man instead jonathan

I don't know. Perhaps, they see him as a young man fitting for our dispensation.

I perceive they may present a younger Nuhu Ribadu in the next election (2023) should GEJ win next month.

KnowAll:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-30639792


[size=18pt]Tunisian has just elected an 88 year old man as President. Age is a number. If a 90 year old man can put all the looters in jail, clear the mess of Jonathan then there is no reason why I would not vote for Buhari. In fact it is better to vote an aged man who is one foot to his grave than a young Nigerian man who would embark on a debauchery regime of increasing his harem of wives. The Obama's and the Cameron's of this world, in their society infidelity is not condone in any way and manner let alone taking a 2nd and 3rd wife.

And I would advise Buhari to put Bakere in charge of the EFCC when he wins the next elections[/size].

Tunisia's transition to democracy often has been troubled. Recently they are nuturing a very progressive democracy.

Let's see how their democracy progresses under the new 88 year old president

dammiecool:
Op dat is 4 ur consumption. Think b4 u write.

Yes... But they become more greedy as they get older. If you compare their works ab initio, you'd discover that they were fairer when younger, but became rigid as time passes.

I did not only think before writing. I made indepth research and carried out checks. Thank you.

Gmajor:
Mandela's case is totally different.
This ur post seems to prove that African leaders get more evil as the age.

Not exactly... They become more greedy as the age - and refuse to pass the baton.

Mandela is a superman. I love him so much and get angry when he ia compared to the likes of Buhari

jamace:
OP, Mandela should not be lumped with those other sit-tight leaders. However, for your information those sit-tight leaders came on board when they were in their 30s and 40s (years old).

The very point. They compare him to Buhari here in Nigeria. Then they also bring in Mugabe, Biya, and the rest of them who are enemies to democracy.

fkaz:
@op 88-year-old Essebsi was sworn in as Tunisia president few days ago, what do have to say about that? Moreover if age is one of the quality of good leadership then GOVERNOR GABIREL SUSWAN ought to be one of the best governor in nigeria


Stupidity, Cluelessness, Corruption, Foolishness Stealing, Nepotism, Bigotry, Wickedness, a Lax etc, does not have AGE discrimination

The case of Essebsi is just one in thousands... True, age has nothing to do with your proven points, but we can never create opportunity for greater men and better leaders if we refuse to pass on the baton.

Amongst us, there are insightful men and women who can move Nigeria forward. Let Buhari give them the chance... Let's support them