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 did not want to listen to Sowore’s remarks, which he said fell short of the standards expected of someone seeking 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.
He said 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.
He added that presidential aspirants should demonstrate discipline and maturity in their public conduct.
“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 said.
