The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has lamented that since 2015, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed to provide purposeful leadership to the country.
ADC National Chairman, Dr. Ralphs Okey Nwosu, who stated this at the party’s leadership training in Abuja today, described leadership as the biggest challenge in Nigeria, reports Daily Independent.
Nwosu said that the party has decided to embark on series of leadership training to produce transformational leaders who will lead Nigeria in 2027.
Nwosu, who said that Nigeria needs devotional and committed leaders with the fear of God, added that “leader must be humble and have integrity; transformational leaders who will lead by example.”
He explained that leadership is not about holding position but should be ready to shoulder responsibility.
Nwosu explained that the trainees would be taught both Christian and Moslem perspectives of leadership as example of leadership that Nigeria needs.
Also speaking, the Deputy National Secretary Dr. Nkem Ukandu, said Nigeria needs visionary leaders, who drive transformational change in the country, adding that APC administration failed because it came to power in 2015 without a vision.
He said: “Many leaders fail due to lack of purpose, resilience or integrity.”
Ukandu, who stated that Nigeria needs Joseph Model, appreciated “his ability to navigate adversity, manage resources wisely, and bring solutions to societal problems.”
He stated that a leader must have a dream, “like Joseph dreamt that he was a leader, and it came to past.
“Martin Luther King Jnr. said he had a dream, a dream where there will no longer be racial discrimination in America.
“APC came to power in 2015 without a vision and that was why the administration failed.”
The Deputy National Secretary regretted that leadership in Nigeria has not been organic, noting that few party delegates only gather and choose candidates who were presented to the electorate to make a choice.
He said: “Leadership in Nigeria is positional and based on influence. Leadership is not just about holding positions of power; it is about influence, resilience, and the ability to solve real-world challenges.”
