Daily Trust

Why Nigeria’s challenges persist – Hayatu-Deen, Korede

- By Baba Martins (Abuja) & Christiana T. Alabi (Lagos)

A presidenti­al aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, Muhammed Hayatu-Deen, has blamed the absence of proper checks and balances by those saddled with the responsibi­lity of governance as the reason for the current woes in the country.

Speaking during a consultati­on meeting with PDP House of Representa­tives members, HayatuDeen also lamented the state of insecurity in the country, adding that nobody with conscience will allow the spilling of blood like it is happening in the country.

He promised to deliver good governance by tackling the security challenges bedeviling the nation and making life better for the citizenry.

“We also want to stop the ocean of blood in this country. It is mindboggli­ng and it’s almost unbelievab­le. Nobody with conscience will see our sons and daughters, grandchild­ren, mothers, sisters, aunts and uncles being slaughtere­d all over the place,” he said.

Similarly, Chairman and General Leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Surulere District,

Senior Special Apostle Sunday F. Korede, has said leadership defect is a contributi­ng factor to the myriad of challenges facing the country.

He stated this while addressing newsmen in Lagos ahead of a Symposium on ‘The state, the society and the church’ adding that the ideal leadership must have certain attributes conducive for peace and growth.

“It is just the old that keep transferri­ng power from one president to the other. The youths are not allowed. Government needs to be advised on why youths should be part of the nation’s politics,” he said.

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