By Emem Idio, Yenagoa
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Bayelsa State, Dr Domor Mienye, has urged voters to prioritise competence, preparation and the capacity to deliver results over age or years spent in politics when choosing the state’s next governor.
Speaking during a media interview, Mienye said leadership should be judged by a candidate’s track record, decision-making ability and capacity to solve problems, rather than the length of time spent in political office.
“It is a fair question when people ask about my age, but experience should not be reduced to the number of years someone has spent in politics. It should include the problems the person has solved, the organisations they have led, and their ability to make sound decisions under pressure,” he said.
The APGA governorship hopeful argued that Nigeria’s history shows that age has never been the defining factor in occupying high public office.
