ABSTRACT

Abstract

Nigerians were enthusiastic that their future would be glamorous and dream-fulfilling when the Fourth Republic was born in 1999. It was hoped that the new political entrants into the nation’s political terrain would be accommodating, approachable and push-ful as they occupied leadership positions across the federation. However, the citizens have become disillusioned and despondent due to poor leadership qualities and avarice being displayed by those who have been parading themselves as leaders. This article therefore addresses the leadership failure as exhibited by the leaders, the state of anomie in the country and how to overcome the development.