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Edo State Commissioner for Information, Kassim Afegbua, has criticised former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore over his public comments, describing him as a “public nuisance”.
Afegbua said he was unwilling to listen to Sowore’s remarks, arguing that his approach to public discourse fell short of the standards expected of someone aspiring to lead the country.
“I don’t want to listen to all of Sowore’s rants because I see him more as a public nuisance,” he said.
The Edo commissioner stressed that the presidency was a serious responsibility and should not be treated as an opportunity to make reckless or careless statements.
“If a president behaves this way even before assuming office, then I would rather cease to be Nigerian,” Afegbua said.
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He argued that presidential aspirants should demonstrate discipline and maturity in their public conduct, regardless of how controversial their political views might be.
“We must take leadership seriously. It is a serious responsibility, and you cannot go around making flippant, ridiculous and reckless statements in the name of presenting yourself as a presidential candidate,” he added.
Afegbua further maintained that candidates seeking public office should observe a certain level of decorum and responsibility in their statements and engagements.
“Regardless of how controversial a candidate may be, they should conduct themselves with a certain level of decorum and responsibility,” he said.
