We Need a Young President: Reactions As Nigerians Reveal the Country’s Need Ahead of 2023 ElectionYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Having a growth mindset and committing to execution are qualities of a great leader. Following a series of happenings in the country in recent times, Nigerians cannot but ask for a change in leadership structure. The Nigeria of our dream according to many seems not to be realised soon enough considering the style of governance so far. Come 2023, the citizenry would decide to elect who leads them and take over the mantle of leadership from President Muhammadu Buhari. Recommended for you Banks begin payment of old naira notes to customers, set withdrawal limits... PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! Taking over seems not to be the case rather the choice of a candidate that would assume the nation's most exalted position seems to be a puzzle yet to be solved. This is why, Nigerians have decided to make case for politicians ahead of the poll, highlighting the desired qualities of whom they want to take over the affairs of the nation in the forthcoming general elections. For some, a young president should be given the shot and for others, age is nothing but a number, a good leader is all the country needs to get to the promised land., as the older generations have failed so far. In a poll carried out on the official Facebook page of Legit.ng, Nigerians shared their opinion on the type of president they want and why. Recommended for you INEC chairman releases list of states where governorship elections will not... Lawal Rasheed Kolawole wrote: Benjamin Onjefu Isaac said: Chuks Ogbonnaya wrote: Chris Gnarly Simon Simeon said: Chi Mezirim wrote: Josh Ebuka wrote: Recommended for you “You think say you wise”: Burna Boy teases his sister, reveals her age duri... 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Cheer Up wrote: Ozioma Nduaguibe wrote: Legit.ng had previously reported that Shettima Yerima, President of the Arewa Youths Forum, on Tuesday, February 1, cautioned Nigerian youths against voting for older politicians, stating that any young Nigerian in support of the older generation of Nigerians in the coming election is “on a self-destructive mission.” In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Shettima said that he has always maintained that the youths cannot afford to support any age beyond 60 years of age, stating that any age beyond the range of 60 is unacceptable. Recently, debates on the age of politicians have become major political topics at different fora, particularly since the declaration by some politicians that they are running in the 2023 presidential election. Source: Legit.ng Ahead of the 2023 general elections, it is not just about the quest for who succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari that matters rather who would transform the country A poll conducted by Legit.ng, Nigerians shared their opinions on the qualities of the leader they hope to vote for in the forthcoming general elections For many Nigerians, the country should be governed by young leaders with good leadership qualities as the old ones have failed the country Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! Legit.ng Legit.ng "A good leader." "But what are the parameters to measure a Good leader??." "We need a young President with leadership qualities , sound health, good dream for this country called Nigeria." "Both good and young with vision to move the country forward." "A good young leader. We have tested the so called "old good leader" and see where we are today....." "We need a young leader,that is good.thank God u silent d old." "Mehn a good leader... Truth is I don't care if he's very young or old, all this country needs right now is a visionary leader who understands the people... I just want see this country move forward for Christ's sake ." "We need a young president who is also good. "Enough of ancestral presidency! "We don't need those ancestors again." "A good leader but not old man. "So we can role and crack brain together." "Young and good president we be able to reason well not old person." "A young and good leader ,we don't want old ancestors that will be controlled by selfish people around him cos of dementia..so pls Young, young and Young that's all." "A good leader is what Nigeria needs now the most." "Even if the incoming presido is 160 all what we want is good leadership." "A good leader ofcourse, infact the young ones of now are even more corrupt compared to the old ones in their days, though the coruption of the older generation has brought us to this situation we find ourselves." "A young President as a good leader. We can have both." "A good leader, irrespective of his or her age who can unit all Nigerians and turn our resources to fortune and make Nigeria the giant of Africa they say we are and grow our economy to enviable level." "Anyone who can do this weather old or young." "A good and young leader with great potentials." "A good leader with visions either old or young." "God fearing leader." "Let try young leader." "There's nothing like “Good leader”. "Let's just give a try to this “Young president” thing and see how far ." "Good leader not minding age, US president Joe Biden is 79yrs but things are going well." "A very young, good president is what we need." "We need young, highly educated, vibrant and dynamic leader, a multifaceted fellow, pregramatic approach to national issues, deep knowledge in both microeconomics, macroeconomics as well as public finance and international relations." "Good leader that's what we want." "Good leader and young as well .."