Posted by Samuel on Mon 09th Mar, 2026 - tori.ng
The politician said former President Goodluck Jonathan was not ready for the office when he became the country’s leader.
Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has expressed concerns over the state of leadership preparedness in Nigeria.
The politician said former President Goodluck Jonathan was not ready for the office when he became the country’s leader.
Adebayo made the remark during a recent appearance on the Mic On Podcast, where he spoke about the standards he believes should guide the selection of leaders in Nigeria.
Speaking during the discussion, the SDP chieftain said Jonathan should not have occupied the presidential seat because he lacked the preparation required for such responsibility.
The former presidential candidate explained that governing a nation like Nigeria requires more than popularity or political support.
According to him, anyone aspiring to lead the country must possess deep knowledge of policy matters, administrative ability and clear plans for handling national challenges.
“Somebody like Jonathan should not have been president; he was not qualified or ready for the job”, he stated.
Adebayo also spoke about the role of political parties in shaping the quality of leadership produced during elections.
He said parties should focus on internal processes that allow capable and prepared individuals to emerge as candidates rather than simply pushing forward popular figures.