Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sam Ohuabunwa, has lamented that the real transformation in Nigeria’s leadership style will only begin in 2031.
 
While noting that the political game for 2027 had already begun, Ohuabunwa said: “I’m afraid. I don’t know whether we can change the system by 2027. This is because the 2027 game has started already. We should be looking at 2031 to change the narrative.”
 
The immediate past President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria stressed the need for a new breed of political leaders, free from the constraints of ‘godfatherism,’ lauding the leadership styles of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State and the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, for not subjecting themselves to godfathers.
 
“Alex Otti does not need to steal government money; he was very wealthy before he became governor. So, what is he stealing government money for?
 
“A lot of things that kill politicians and make them unable to perform is their godfathers, or when they vow to shrines and to their gods and goddesses, who will suck the money. They have to keep sacrificing for them, whether they are men, spirits, or idols,” he said.
 
According to a statement yesterday, Ohuabunwa stated this during his 75th birthday celebration at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia.

Otti, who attended the birthday celebration, had earlier said his administration identified more with and honoured meritorious people as opposed to those with mediocre orientation.
 
He noted that Abia residents have access to free education, stressing that his administration is poised to make future leaders out of young people in the state.

The governor, who described Ohuabunwa as one of the best the country had produced, said he was worth celebrating.