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Addressing political leadership, the discussion touches on why African leaders often fail to execute development plans. Frank contends that leaders are not inherently corrupt but are products of a system that lacks a blueprint for long-term national development. The current political process, driven by external models, often leads to corruption—"programs" that are foreign-injected and misaligned with local realities. The students reflect on Nigeria’s electoral system, where leadership selection lacks indigenous mechanisms rooted in traditional authority, leading to misfits and ineffective governance.