Nigerian singer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, recently raised concerning health issues about President-elect Bola Tinubu, sparking heated debate amongst his fan-base and Nigerians in general.
In a comparative analysis between President Muhammadu Buhari and Tinubu, Speedy, as he is fondly called, voiced his worry that Nigerian citizens would suffer a great deal under a president with ongoing severe health-related problems. He questioned what Nigerians have to show for Buhari`s term in office, considering his fresher and better health, thus displaying a major preoccupation with the topic of health, in the Nigerian political landscape.
It is no surprise then that Speed Darlington`s comments caused a ruckus in the media space, as health has always been a key factor in determining a candidate`s chance of winning any election. Previous presidents, such as Umaru Musa Yar`Adua, were stricken by scandal due to their declining health as they took up office. It is this incident that may have stoked Speed`s fear of having a leader who is even sicker, if Bola Tinubu succeeds in the upcoming election.
Although some Nigerians may agree with Speed Darlington`s comments, on the concept of health being a major determine of success in a leader. Others, may argue that physical health should not be the basis for judging a leader`s potential for success.
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A healthy man didn`t do anything for Nigeria, imagine a sicker man. Una go really suffer ”” Speed Darlington pic.twitter.com/5levd2JzJE
”” Sabi Radio (@TheSabiRadio) March 3, 2023
