From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan
The Vice Chancellor, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, on Tuesday told electorate in Nigeria how to identify the right candidates that should enjoy their support ahead of the 2023 general elections.
He revealed the secret at the sixth L.L Ali Annual and second memorial lecture, organised by the Oyo State Branch of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (N.I.S) held in Ibadan.
According to him, eligible voters should research about the interests of each candidate, whether it is for the progress of the country, or selfish gains that could cause the nation further economic and social crisis.
He advised Nigerians to queue behind candidates that have genuine national interest at heart and capable of providing quality, responsible and responsive leadership for the country at different levels.
Adeyemo argued that many of the politicians jostling for various political offices, including the presidency, have been seen not to be worthy of the positions. He added that many of them had shown selfish attitudes in public offices they held earlier.
He warned Nigerians against politicians that cannot specify their programmes of action, but would rather sway the interest of voters to their favour with money. He noted that with the present state of the nation, whoever that will become the next president