Ethical Leadership, Strong Institutions, Surest Path to Peace – President Tinubu
By Shalom Oludele
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has asserted that ethical leadership and strong institutions remain the surest path to peace, justice and sustainable development.
President Tinubu made this known on Friday at the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. He was represented at the conference by the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
This is according to a statement made available to journalists by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, on Friday,
Presenting Nigeria’s position on good governance, institutional reforms, and human rights, the President said ethical political conduct is no longer optional in a divided, fast-changing world. “We are living in a time of deep political and ideological polarisation, where misinformation spreads faster than truth,” he stated, adding that “The challenge before us is how to protect free expression while restoring responsibility, civility and trust in public discourse.”
Speaking on Nigeria’s domestic reforms, the President said his administration is strengthening transparency, accountability and institutional performance under the Renewed Hope Agenda. “Public office is a trust,” he said. “Our reforms are focused on modernising institutions, reducing leakages, and ensuring that governance decisions improve the daily lives of citizens.”
He highlighted ongoing people-centred social and economic interventions, youth-focused policies, and efforts to guide the responsible use of technology, including digital platforms. “Political renewal is not a single event. It is a continuous effort to build institutions, protect democratic space, and deliver real value to the people”, the President stated.
He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s alignment with the founding ideals of the GCPR, which promote dialogue, justice and peace across nations., stressing that international cooperation is critical amid global economic uncertainty and security challenges. “No country is immune to these pressures,” he said, noting that sustained dialogue and partnership remain essential for global stability.
The President further stated that Nigeria stands ready to contribute meaningfully to ongoing efforts to develop a global roadmap for ethics, justice, peace and development, drawing from its experience as a diverse democracy committed to unity and inclusion.
In attendance at the event were the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini and President of the GCPR, Right Honourable Russell Mmiso Dlamini; the Secretary General of the GCPR, Prof. Furio Honsell; the Prime Minister of East Timor, Jose Ramos-Horta; the President of the National Assembly of the Central African Republic, His Excellency Simplice Mathew Sarandji, among several other dignitaries.
