Buhari Has Better Leadership Qualities Than Jonathan – David-West

Former minister of Petroleum, Professor Tam David-West, has declared that erstwhile military Head of state, General Muhammad Buhari, has better qualities than President Goodluck Jonathan, who he said has demonstrated lack of focused leadership.

David-West said he often criticises President Jonathan and his administration, despite being his kinsman from Ijaw ethnic group, because of his failure to turn the fortune of the country around and his overt lack of focus.

Appearing as a guest on a live monthly interactive radio programme of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) tagged “Guest of the Month”, David-West insisted that he would not support the President for sentimental reasons, saying “I only support people who have good qualities and not people who lack good qualities. President Jonathan lacks the qualities of a good leader and that is why I always criticise him.”

He added: “If my father were to contest for an election with General Buhari, I would tell him not to waste his time and I would not support him. I would prefer Buhari to my father. So, I prefer Buhari to Jonathan, the same way I prefer the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo to Buhari and any other present political leader in the country.”

“There is no way any individual can compare Jonathan with Buhari. They are two different individuals with different ideologies and beliefs. Buhari is one leader that is discipline and highly responsible. He is a faithful person and a down to earth man to the core. He believes in fairness and equity. So, Buhari is far better than Jonathan,” he added.





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