Reaction as Father Kukah says Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu others didn’t prepare for leadership – Crime Channels
Reaction as Father Kukah says Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu others didn’t prepare for leadership
Father Mathew Kukah the Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, has described President Bola Tinubu, his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, and most past Nigerian leaders as products of an “accidental leadership cycle.”
However, the Presidency last night, countered the Bishop, saying that President Tinubu should not be classified among accidental leaders, asserting that he was prepared for the job.
According to Kukah, many of these leaders assumed power without adequate preparation, particularly in a world where the demands of governance are constantly evolving.
Kukah made these remarks, yesterday, while delivering a keynote address during the commissioning of the new Start-Rite School building and the 4th Amaka Ndoma-Egba Memorial Lecture in Abuja.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s leadership history, Bishop Kukah highlighted a recurring pattern of unpreparedness among the country’s leaders.
He said: “If we look at Nigeria’s leadership journey, you will find that almost every leader who came to power did so by accident”.
“President Bola Tinubu, despite claiming to be prepared for the role, is clearly struggling. We are still trying to find our footing. He took over from Buhari, who had already disengaged from governance.
“Buhari succeeded Jonathan, a man who never envisioned himself as president but was thrust into leadership due to circumstances. Jonathan took over from Yar’Adua, who planned to return to teaching after his governorship.
