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Anglo abdullah
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Ango Abdullahi (born 13 December 1938) is a Nigerian academic, politician and elder statesman. He is a former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF). He is known for his views on governance, democracy, restructuring, leadership and national development.
Quotes
"If I was a teacher marking Nigeria from 1960, I would grade her a failure."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on Nigeria's development since independence.
"The politicians are the enemies of Nigeria."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on the role of politicians in Nigeria's challenges.
"Leaders should be held responsible if any nation fails."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on leadership and accountability.
"God didn't create Nigeria; Lord Lugard created Nigeria."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on Nigeria's amalgamation.
"The country requires to be rescued, but it can only be rescued by good leaders Nigerians would elect."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on leadership in Nigeria.
"We don't need leadership based on religion or tribe."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on national leadership.
"Those agitating for Biafra and Yoruba nations should be given the opportunity to express their views through a referendum."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on self-determination.
"We have had too many conferences. Since independence, I have attended about four national conferences and they have produced no results."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on constitutional conferences.
"No one has told me I committed a crime. We have freedom of speech."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on freedom of expression.
"Neither Atiku nor Tinubu can fix Nigeria."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on the 2023 presidential election.
"We will not support a candidate that fails to convince that he will radically improve the quality of governance and the integrity of leadership."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on qualities expected of political leaders.
"At the moment, there is no democracy, no good leadership in this country."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on democracy and governance.
"Nigeria is a failed state; it is time to return to the drawing board."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on constitutional reform.
"Boko Haram is not about religion. It is a socio-economic issue."
Ango Abdullahi speaking on insecurity in Nigeria.
External links
Ango Abdullahi on Wikipedia