Buhari is far better than Jonathan – David-West

Gen Muhammadu Buhari

Former Minister of Petroleum, Professor Tam David-West, has comparatively avowed that ex military Head of state, General Muhammad Buhari, has better qualities than President Goodluck Jonathan, whom he said has demonstrated that he is incompetent to rule the country.

Stressing on his ineptitude, Tam affirmed that Jonathan is a leader who has demonstrated lack of focused leadership.

The front-line Ijaw leader who appeared as a guest on a live interactive radio programme of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation,OSBC, tagged “Guest of the Month”, said that he would not support Jonathan 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 disciplined 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.

David-West said he has been very critical of President Jonathan and his administration, despite being his kinsman from Ijaw ethnic group. He said his criticisms resulted from Jonathan’s failure to turn the fortune of the country around and his lack of focus.

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