Ibekimi Oriamaja Reports
Goodluck Jonathan, a former president of Nigeria, urged his countrymen to stay away from politicians who would buy voters’ consciences now and sell them off later.
In a paper titled “Lasting legacy: Key to Nigeria’s development concerns” that he presented at the one-year memorial lecture in honor of the late Captain Hosa Okunbo in Abuja on Saturday, the former president of Nigeria made the recommendation, according to Track News.
He argued that the First Republic’s regional and non-nationalistic leaders prevented Nigeria from being united.
He asserted that the leaders did their utmost to set up the nation for economic success.
“I think that not much has been done since Nigeria’s independence to strengthen the foundation of the union,” Jonathan stated of the nation’s history and roots.
“A fresh orientation, planning, strategy, and adaptability are required for the decision to move away from the regional system and toward a national focus, where Nigerians will start to regard their country as their shared history.
“I implore Nigerians to take caution when casting their ballots. To avoid electing leaders who will purchase our consciences today and mortgage our children’s and grandchildren’s futures, we must abandon the politics of bread and butter. We should make an effort to exclusively elect people who will promote peace, harmony, and progress.
