₦airaland Forum

The mainstream and social media have been awash with commentary on President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent apointments. The majority of the appointees are from northern Nigeria, just like the president.

The president’s supporters have argued that adherence to the federal character provision in the constitution does not guarantee good governance. What is important is competence and not where the individual comes from.

Others have claimed that federal character is a hindrance that needs to be removed from the constitution. Some claim that it is Buhari’s administration, he would rise or fall by the decisions he makes, so should be free to appoint people he trusts.

Frankly, there is a lot wrong with these positions.

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http://www.naijiant.com/articles/should-it-matter-where-buharis-appointees-come-from/

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The importance of competence in a leader can not be overemphasize but were the various leaders comes from matters a lot to say the truth because of the complexity of the nation as regarding the numerous ethnic groups and tribes with different religion and believes. I think President Buhari may need to put this into consideration as it will bring peace to the nation.

POWEROFPEACE:
The importance of competence in a leader can not be overemphasize but were the various leaders comes from matters a lot to say the truth because of the complexity of the nation as regarding the numerous ethnic groups and tribes with different religion and believes. I think President Buhari may need to put this into consideration as it will bring peace to the nation.

Competence is also not a near exclusive preserve of people of Northern extraction. If it was, this 55 year old country would have turned out different as its governance since 1960 has been dominated by people of that extraction. Further, if competence was unevenly distributed in favour of Northerners, this would be reflected in the standard of governance in Northern state governments by comparison to Southern states.

Also, constitutional provisions enshrining the federal character principle are not a mere inconvenience to be brushed aside. The president derives his authority from the constitution and must abide by it in the execution of his duties. Proclaiming that he only trusts people from his region seems to wholly miss the point of what constitutional democracy entails.