“Today’s Leaders Prefer Ethnic and Religious Divide”, Hope Uzodimma Declares

“Today’s Leaders Prefer Ethnic and Religious Divide”, Hope Uzodimma Declares

  • Governor Hope Uzodimma has revealed his desire for leaders who truly have the interest of the country at heart
  • According to the Imo state governor, some leaders prefer ethnic and religious divide because of their selfish interest
  • He added that nationalism, patriotism, sincerity of purpose and all, the tendencies that promote the public good

Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, has revealed that strategic leaders are not fans of religion and ethnicity. According to him, ethnicity and religion breed mediocrity.

In statement made available to Legit.ng, he added that good leaders advance the course of nationalism, patriotism, sincerity of purpose and all, the tendencies that promote the public good.

Uzodimma wants effective leaders in Nigeria
Governor Uzodimma says today's leaders prefer ethnic and religious divide. Photo credit: John Aaron
Source: UGC

Governor Uzodimma stated this during his paper presentation at the National Defence College Abuja as part of the intellectual advancement of the foremost institution.

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He regretted that today's leaders have failed to build a cohesive society, preferring instead, to expand the frontiers of the ethnic and religious divide, for selfish consideration.

According to the Governor, to be a good leader, you must be ready to be mentored and also be a person who is willing to be transparent and accountable to the people you serve.

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Meanwhile, political parties are reportedly struggling to get cash for expenditure, including the payment of allowances to agents on election day, a few days before the presidential election.

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According to the report, the major political parties – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Labour Party (LP), are struggling for cash to be expended on logistics.

The expenditure, it was gathered, would start with the mobilisation of state coordinators and party agents, among others.

PDP member openly campaigns for Obi in Lagos

Meanwhile, a PDP member was recently video-taped campaigning for Obi in Lagos state.

While campaigning for his party, the PDP member urged residents of Lagos to vote for Obi during the presidential election.

He, however, urged them to vote for Abdul-Azeez Adediran, the party's governorship candidate during the March 11 gubernatorial election.

Source: Legit.ng

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