Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Muhammed Sanusi stated that Nigeria has never been so divided since the Civil War of 1967-1970.
According to him, Nigeria is now “dangerously divided along ethnic and religious lines,” and the integrity of public institutions has been called into question as a result of the elections.
Sanusi stated on Tuesday at the third Nigerian Leadership Colloquium in honor of Ituah Ighodalo, senior pastor of Trinity House in Lagos, who turned 62, that “the people now have suspicions about policies, policing, judiciary, and the election umpire.”
In the event titled “A New Nigeria: Leadership,” the former CBN governor
imperatives for radical growth and transformation,” stated that the country was now facing a nation-building challenge, and that the economy was in the doldrums.
“In October 2022, speaking at the Kaduna Investment Forum, I told Nigerians that if anyone said dealing with Nigeria after 2023 would be easy, they should not vote for that person.” I really meant it.
“I don’t believe Nigeria has been in a more difficult situation since the civil war.” We face a nation-building challenge.
“We have a country that is dangerously divided along ethnic and religious lines.”
“We have a stagnant economy, and unfortunately, there appears to be a leadership shortage.”
Beyond that, Sanusi believes
In addition to defining the type of leaders the country requires, it must also critically examine the process by which those leaders emerge.
“No process is flawless. In the United Kingdom and the United States, we have seen this. People should at the very least understand who they are voting for. I believe we should start thinking about the Electoral Act of 2022 much sooner than elections. We need a system in place where people cannot simply go to party primaries without being subjected to public scrutiny.
This happens all the time. People must understand what they are voting for. In other countries, they are required by law to participate in public debates on policy issues.
“This is it.” the only country I know where we elect a President first before knowing if he knows what he is doing or whether he understands what the job is,” he added.
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