Jonathan Says Ethnic and Religious Voting Is Holding Nigeria Back

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to choose leaders based on competence and merit rather than ethnicity, religion or personal interests. He warned that Nigeria would continue to struggle with development unless voters changed how they select their leaders. Speaking at the Herbert Macaulay Colloquium in Lagos on Saturday, Jonathan described identity-based voting as outdated and harmful to the country’s progress. The event marked the 162nd anniversary of Macaulay’s birth. Jonathan also cited corruption, insecurity, weak institutions, poor infrastructure and inadequate education as challenges Nigeria must address. He urged young people to learn from Macaulay’s example of promoting unity across ethnic and religious lines.

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