LunagisthubNigeria Needs Systemic Overhaul, Not Leadership Change – Activist
Human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi believes that replacing President Bola Tinubu with former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 elections won’t solve Nigeria’s problems. According to Farotimi, the country’s issues run deeper than leadership and require a systemic overhaul .
Farotimi emphasizes that Nigeria’s problems stem from a flawed system that produces ineffective leaders.
He argues that replacing Tinubu with Jonathan or any other individual won’t address the country’s structural issues.
Farotimi stresses the need to focus on building robust systems and institutions rather than relying on individual leaders .
Farotimi criticizes the idea of recycling past leaders, citing Jonathan’s previous administration as an example. He notes that vilifying and labeling leaders doesn’t necessarily solve problems and that Nigeria needs a more fundamental transformation .
Farotimi urges Nigerians to focus on building a better system rather than searching for saviors. He emphasizes the importance of institutional reform and creating a country that can sustain itself beyond individual leaders .
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