Sdp chieftain urges leaders to prioritise service over self-interest
Adewole Adebayo, a former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, has criticised the use of politics for personal gain in Nigeria. He addressed national stakeholders at a high-level meeting in Osun State, highlighting the need for value-driven leadership. Adebayo called for a return to the principles of service and collective progress that guided Nigeria’s founding fathers. He emphasised that politics should serve the public interest rather than individual ambitions.
Key takeaways
- Adewole Adebayo warned that selfish and transactional politics are fueling Nigeria’s leadership crisis.
- He spoke at a meeting attended by leaders from groups like Afenifere, the Northern Elders Forum, and the Arewa Consultative Forum.
- Adebayo traced Nigeria’s political roots to the independence era, stressing that early leaders prioritised national development.
- He said military rule weakened ideological politics and promoted loyalty over competence.
- The Osun meeting aimed to rebuild a national philosophy focused on social democracy and people-centred governance.
