What kind of person would you want as president in 2019?

Next year Nigerians would again head to the polls elect a new leader. More than three dozens political parties would be participating. OLUWATOSIN ABODERIN spoke with a cross section of Nigerians on the type of president they want in office.

Mrs Bukola Adewuyi

A person who is a man of God; someone who won’t be judgmental, and above all, the person should have the fear of God. Somebody that Nigerians can look up to, knowing he will lead the nation aright.

Mr Naheem Ariyo

I don’t have any expectation again, whether from an individual or a party because they are all the same. Whosoever the president will be, I just hope he will have the interest of Nigerians in mind. He should try to provide the basic amenities of life and should not be a party person.

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Ayo Omitola, Lawyer

The person should not be a biased individual nor self-centered. He should live above tribe, but should be interested in all as Nigerians. He should see us as one and should practise democracy as it should be and should treat Nigerians equally.

Mr Adekunle Bashir

-With the present crop of politicians who forced their ways into power. I doubt if the kind of person I desire could even make it to the party’s primaries, let alone be sworn in as president. The system that throws up politicians in this country is faulty. It is all about money, not principles. I will love to see a leader that possesses the right value in life. One who sees every Nigerian as important as his or her own family member, and who believe in the right of Nigerians to live a good life, regardless of religion or tribe. Finally, he should allow rule of law to prevail.

Mr Kayode Ojesanmi

-Someone who will be fair to Nigerians, especially one who will work hard at saving the nation’s currency and also reduce fuel price. Someone who will restructure this country so that, among other advantages, empower state governors to control security apparatus in the states.

Miss Adedoyin Jimoh

-Someone that will be able to rule with fear of God and who is able to deliver the masses from suffering and poverty.

Miss Olubunmi Aboderin

-A leader that has the fear of God, who thinks about the people, their welfare, and treats people well.

Miss Elizabeth Adetoro

I won’t discredit any past president because they must have tried their best. We all know that Nigeria is not an easy country to govern. I want a younger president to emerge in 2019, someone who is mature enough to oversee the affairs of the country. Electorates should vote for contestants based on integrity. Let the candidates’ past be investigated. We need an experienced person, not just in politics, but in different areas.

Iyanda Abolanle

We need a leader who is ready to serve and be fair to every Nigerian. He or she should have the interest of the average poor citizen at heart and be able to empower the youth who are today bearing the brunt of the menace of unemployment in the country though many of them are graduates.