Nigeria’s foremost political economist and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Pat Utomi has said that President Muhammadu Buhari possesses all the cardinal attributes of a good leader.
“He (Buhari) remains a man of integrity, self-discipline and modesty with a high sense of moral rectitude. These are the cardinal attributes of a good leader. We are enthused that he is the President of Nigeria at this time. He is on a rescue mission. He does not pay lip service to patriotism.
Professor Utomi who was responding to a question on why Nigerians are yet to feel the impact of change promised by the APC government, said that socio-economic change is a gradual phenomenon and it is not automatic even as he rated the performance of President Buhari’s administration high.
He said that if Nigerians take a critical look at where PDP left the country, the level of impunity and unprecedented looting, Nigerians would rather commend the President’s efforts.
“If you remember where we are coming from, you will give Buhari government acclamation and commendation. The country was under a highly corrupt and incompetent system; our resources squandered by a few political office holders in the worst form of impunity and recklessness ever seen in Africa’s most populous nation.”
“Yes there are challenges of governance under the present administration, but Buhari has shown commitment and sincerity to effect a resounding change in social, economic and political development of Nigeria.”
Professor Utomi called on well-meaning Nigerians to continue to support the President on his mission to re-order the country, even as he enjoined Nigerians to also pray for Buhari to succeed.
“Buhari is passionate about the progress and survival of Nigeria. Every reasonable Nigerian should support him. He deserves all good will because he is not a corrupt and irresponsible leader,” he added.
Source: Vanguard
