Tinubu, Buhari became Nigeria’s presidents by accident — Bishop Kukah

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Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Archbishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, has discussed a “accidental leadership cycle” that he says gave rise to former Nigerian leaders such as President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari.

Kukah claims that a large number of them assumed power without adequate preparation.

This was said by the cleric during the 4th Amaka Ndoma-Egba Memorial Lecture and the opening of the new Start-Rite School building in Abuja on Sunday.

Kukah said: “If we look at Nigeria’s leadership journey, you will find that almost every leader who came to power did so by accident. President Tinubu, despite claiming to be prepared for the role, is clearly struggling. We are still trying to find our footing.

“He took over from Buhari, who had already disengaged from governance. Buhari succeeded Jonathan, a man who never envisioned himself as president but was thrust into leadership due to circumstances. Jonathan took over from Yar’Adua, who planned to return to teaching after his governorship.

“Yar’Adua succeeded Obasanjo, who was unexpectedly released from prison to become president. Before that, Obasanjo replaced Abacha, who was poised to rule indefinitely until nature intervened. Abacha followed Shonekan, a business executive abruptly drafted to lead the country. The cycle is evident, and the missing link in all of this is knowledge and preparation.”

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