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Former President Goodluck Jonathan calls for a generational shift in Africa, saying leaders between 25 and 50 are better suited for governance.
1. Do you agree that Africa needs younger leaders between 25 and 50?
2. How would a generational shift in leadership change governance on the continent?
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Uwakmfon Earnest Essen: Erosion of the "Liberation Credential":
In many Southern African nations, the ruling party’s legitimacy is tied to its role in the liberation struggle (e.g., SWAPO, ANC, FRELIMO). A generational shift breaks this monopoly on moral authority. When a leader under 50 is in power, they cannot rely on t...
In many Southern African nations, the ruling party’s legitimacy is tied to its role in the liberation struggle (e.g., SWAPO, ANC, FRELIMO). A generational shift breaks this monopoly on moral authority. When a leader under 50 is in power, they cannot rely on t...
Uwakmfon Earnest Essen: 2. How would a generational shift change governance on the continent?
A generational shift would likely transform governance in several tangible ways, moving from abstract hope to concrete policy and cultural changes.
A generational shift would likely transform governance in several tangible ways, moving from abstract hope to concrete policy and cultural changes.
Uwakmfon Earnest Essen: Economic Policy Shift (From Resource Extraction to Value Addition):
The "Independence Generation" often governed through the lens of resource sovereignty—owning the mine, the oil well. The "Globalization Generation" understands that owning the raw material is low-profit. Younger leaders are more li...
The "Independence Generation" often governed through the lens of resource sovereignty—owning the mine, the oil well. The "Globalization Generation" understands that owning the raw material is low-profit. Younger leaders are more li...
Uwakmfon Earnest Essen: Digital Governance and Transparency:
A leader who has used internet banking and e-commerce their entire life is less tolerant of paper-based bureaucracy and corruption. A generational shift would likely accelerate:
E-Governance: Moving government services online, reducing the need for "middlemen...
A leader who has used internet banking and e-commerce their entire life is less tolerant of paper-based bureaucracy and corruption. A generational shift would likely accelerate:
E-Governance: Moving government services online, reducing the need for "middlemen...
Uwakmfon Earnest Essen: Crypto and Fintech: A more open approach to digital currencies to facilitate cross-border trade within Africa, bypassing expensive dollar-correspondent banking.
Uwakmfon Earnest Essen: Climate Change as a Priority:
For leaders over 70, climate change is often viewed as a Western imposition that hinders development. For a leader under 50 facing the direct reality of droughts in the Sahel or flooding in coastal cities, climate adaptation is national security. We would likely see le...
For leaders over 70, climate change is often viewed as a Western imposition that hinders development. For a leader under 50 facing the direct reality of droughts in the Sahel or flooding in coastal cities, climate adaptation is national security. We would likely see le...
Uwakmfon Earnest Essen: Pan-Africanism 2.0 (Pragmatic Integration):
Older Pan-Africanism was ideological and political (supporting liberation movements). Younger Pan-Africanism is commercial and logistical. A generational shift would likely see:
Easing of visa restrictions (young leaders travel more and understand the fr...
Older Pan-Africanism was ideological and political (supporting liberation movements). Younger Pan-Africanism is commercial and logistical. A generational shift would likely see:
Easing of visa restrictions (young leaders travel more and understand the fr...
Oluwole Akinola: True, but the wisdom of the old/elderly is priceless. As a wise man once said, (Omodé gbón) the wisdom of the youths, Àgbà gbón (the wisdom of the Old) L’afi dá Ilé-ifè (is the core of creation of Ilé-ifè). The priority of any government is services delivery to the people and rooting out corruption.
David Olasunkanmi Olayiwola: Younger leadership could bring innovation and urgency, but age alone doesn’t guarantee good governance. What Africa truly needs is competence, accountability, and strong institutions, whether led by 35-year-olds or 65-year-olds.
Ndiukwu Ezinne Chioma: I agree 💯