Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said African countries should deliberately promote leaders between the ages of 25 and 50, arguing that younger people are more physically and mentally equipped to handle the demands of governance. If we are looking for people who can run nations in Africa, we should look within the 25 to 50 age bracket. “General Murtala Muhammed assumed office at the very young age of 38. “His leadership sent a clear message: leadership was to serve the national interest, not personal ambition,” Jonathan said. Calling on Nigerians and Africans to draw lessons from history, Jonathan said leadership should be measured by impact rather than duration in office.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 12, 2026 19:11 UTC