Jonathan was a Weakling, Peter Obi is Uncommon, the Awaited Revolution Might Be in Tinubu’s Time

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:45:58 +0100

Why has a country so rich in promise struggled to fulfil its destiny?

In this conversation, author Dele Farotimi dissects the character of Nigeria’s political leadership and the moral crisis at the heart of the state. Drawing from his books Do Not Die in Their War and The Imperatives of the Nigerian Revolution, Farotimi argues that the tragedy of Nigeria is not merely institutional failure but a collapse of courage among those entrusted with power.

He reflects on the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan, describing him as a weak leader who failed to confront the forces holding the nation hostage. On Peter Obi, he offers a strikingly different assessment, portraying him as an uncommon figure whose appeal reflects the yearning of Nigerians for a different political culture.
Yet the most provocative claim comes when Farotimi turns to the present era under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He suggests that the long-awaited Nigerian revolution may well be incubating in this very moment, born from the pressures, contradictions, and hardships of the current political order.

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