Atiku has described Goodluck Jonathan as a “decent” but “inexperienced” leader.
Philips News reports that the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has described ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as a “decent” but “inexperienced” leader, attributing some of the challenges during his administration to a lack of adequate leadership preparation.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Atiku said Jonathan’s inexperience contributed to his struggles in effectively managing the affairs of the country.
“I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but also inexperienced, and I believe that contributed to his inability to manage the affairs of the country, particularly when he was faced with challenges,” he said.
The former Vice President stressed the importance of grooming future leaders through structured training, insisting that leadership gaps must be addressed early.
“What I would like to see is real leadership training in the young, upcoming politicians,” he added.
Atiku said investing in developing younger leaders would strengthen governance and better prepare them to handle national challenges.
