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Stakeholders in civil society have contended that the democratic leadership style in Africa is one of the reasons coup d’états are springing up on the continent.Titled ‘Is democracy important for Africa’, the discussion was held on Thursday at the Brazillian embassy in Abuja.
“So, we see a growing discontent with the type of leadership that we have and the fact that this growing discontent is leading to resentment. It is also giving the opportunity to the military or militant groups to be able to seize power.”Corroborating Agwuegbo’s position, Itodo said the leadership style of African leaders makes it difficult for democracy advocates to defend them.
“Look at the kind of cabinet that we have at the federal level; 49 ministers for a country that is crawling on its knees and then you tell someone that democracy is the government of the people by the people and for the people? Just give us a break.“I don’t think that really as Nigerians we have lost faith in politics. I think that we have lost faith in the kind of leaders that we have and then the institutions.
Maupe Ogun, the moderator, engaged Professor Jibrin Ibrahim and Samson Itodo. Photo credit: Samad Uthman He however acknowledged that although the process of industialisation can take “generations”, it is a necessary prerequisite for development and the success of democracy.
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