A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has called on Nigeria’s political leaders to take greater responsibility for the country’s present condition, urging them to reflect deeply on their roles in shaping its trajectory.
Nwosu made the remarks during an interview on Trust TV, where he spoke extensively on leadership, accountability, and the long-term impact of governance.
He argued that holding public office comes with enduring responsibility, not only to citizens but also to history and future generations who will judge the outcomes of today’s decisions.
According to him, many politicians who have occupied positions of power over the years must engage in sincere self-examination regarding their contributions to Nigeria’s current challenges. He maintained that such reflection is necessary if meaningful progress is to be achieved.
In his comments, Nwosu referenced notable political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
He questioned what legacy they would present after years of active involvement in governance.
He stressed that the difficulties facing the country require continued engagement from experienced leaders rather than withdrawal from the political space. In his view, stepping away at a critical time could amount to abandoning the responsibility that comes with years of public service.
“At times, as leaders, you do some deep reflection after a particular incident has happened. You sit back to do some deep reflection. What will Atiku, for instance, tell God or live with his grandchildren, that he came into the polity, and after all the years he spent there, he left the polity leaving Nigeria in the kind of state it is now? What will Peter Obi or Kwankwaso tell their children or great-grandchildren that they participated in this system and they saw it looking so ugly and they decided to quit? This is not the time to quit,” he said.