Ahead of the 2023 general election, a former Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major-General (rtd) John Enenche, has told Nigerians the factors to consider before electing the next President that would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

In an open letter on Monday, Enenche urged Nigerians to look out for a leader who has integrity, competence, sound national economic knowledge, local and international goodwill, zero corruption/criminal records (convicted or not), and good health to withstand the demands of the office of the President.

According to him, the conditions for the office of the President should equally apply to other elective positions at national and state levels.

“My love for Nigeria is anchored on the fact that the country invested so much in my professional career development and life,” Eneche said.

“Implementation; this should be in the form of mass concurrence on the choice of the kind of President Nigerians need.

“In this regard, factors to consider should be integrity, competence, sound national economic knowledge, local and international goodwill, zero corruption/criminal records (convicted or not), and good health to withstand the demands of the office of the President.

“The conditions for the office of the President should equally apply to other elective positions at national and state levels. This comes by way of a Specified Campaign cutting across ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, which is the Strategic Best Practice for the present situation of Nigeria and should therefore be adopted.

“Thereafter, it would be reviewed and strengthened for sustainability.”

DAILY POST reports that the presidential candidates for Nigeria’s general elections in 2023 include: Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of All Progressives Congress (APC); Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Peter Obi of Labour Party (LP); Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP); and Professor Peter Umeadi of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Others are Omoyele Sowore of Africa Action Congress (AAC); Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim of Young Progressive Party (YPP); Professor Christopher Imumulen of Accord Party (AP); Kola Abiola of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP); Prince Adewole Adebayo of Social Democratic Party (SDP); Yusuf Mamman Dan Talle of Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Dumebi Kachikwu of African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He meant Obi.

He should come out straight so we can know how to tackle him, all this shalayeing will not help anyone. I’ve noticed all these pastors that Tinubu refused to bribe are indirectly shading him, they have neglected the work of God and focusing more on politics because of their pockets. Obi is going about bribing them with dollars but it won’t still deliver him from labouring in vain.

OK.

This lier of a General who during his time as Army spokesman said that the Army never invaded Nnamdi Kanu's house

I cant begin to describe the many lies that came from his mouth

I guess you have to be a talented lier to be Nigerian Army spokesman

You sef see am?

Corridon:
He meant Obi.

More heartache for APC+PDP

Corridon:
He meant Obi.

Yes, Obi seems to fit into his description the most. But, none of them scores 100% of the guy's list. Well, Nigerians be wise. Vote only those who have your INTEREST at heart. None of the candidates is PERFECT. But, look for these qualities :

1. Does he have your interest at heart?
2. Has he shown the will power to insist on the right thing? Because, you know what? Forces will surely come to push him. Many past Nigerian Presidents had a lot of goodwill to better the country but failed because they gave in to the FORCES, leaving Nigerians to keep suffering.
3. Does he have enough CURRENT knowledge of how economies work? Why? There are jobs a President has to do by himself and not through proxies. So, current knowledge of how economies work is necessary. He/she doesn't have to be perfect in this.
4. Has he/she managed resources in the past? How well did he do that?
5. Is he grassroots-based? Nigeria needs a President who has lived with them through some of the most difficult times especially in recent years. That person will respond better to the needs of Nigerians than someone who has been aloof.

Believe me, NIGERIA can become a country that even an Nnamdi Kanu would be proud to identify with. Such a country would be very peaceful which means we ALL benefit.

Nigerians, go for leaders. Avoid the dealers. Listen to this Donald Trump-themed song telling how "Nigeria MUST be great again".
https://twitter.com/RhymespeakC/status/1569865778094014464?t=4dqy7kFc1YZ14Cn_uPTuVA&s=19

It's worth it. Please, listen.

Rozross:
He should come out straight so we can know how to tackle him, all this shalayeing will not help anyone. I’ve noticed all these pastors that Tinubu refused to bribe are indirectly shading him, they have neglected the work of God and focusing more on politics because of their pockets. Obi is going about bribing them with dollars but it won’t still deliver him from labouring in vain.

Seems your candidate doesn't have those qualities right?....well mine does. Obidatti2023 is a goal!

Ozinlex:


Seems your candidate doesn't have those qualities right?....well mine does. Obidatti2023 is a goal!

You're funny. I'm interested in this discussion because the general hit the nail on the head about the kind of President Nigeria needs. Seun, the owner of this forum needs to hear this. People are getting angry just because Enenche mentioned the qualities Nigerians should look for.