The Founder, School of Politics, Policy and Governance SPPG , Obiageli Ezekwesili, says Absence of good governance hurts Africa’s economic development particularly Nigeria.
She said this at the inaugural session of the SPPG held via zoom which was attended by thousands of Africans and global stakeholders.
Speaking on the theme, ‘Power, Performance and Legitimacy: Renewing Global Democratic Momentum’, Ezekwesili explained that Africa lacks quality leaders to deliver on good governance.
She told participants, that “The failure of the country’s variant of politics and public leadership inherently subverts public good and places their personal and narrow interests above the collective wellbeing of citizens.
Explaining how nations grow, Ezekwesili said growth and development showed that citizens of Nigeria and the rest of Africa need the politics that lead to good governance.
She said “In the light of the above, whether it is 2020 or 2060, nothing about Nigeria can change without a transformation of its politics. Our democracy is coming out of deficit, as African politicians have not delivered on the contract between them and the people they govern.”
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
