Ontological clarification of accountable leadership

The question of statehood is embodied in the concept of leadership. The concept of the state itself entails accountable and capable leadership that is able to institute discipline, order and stability in the society. Sometimes the state is referred to as a polity or a body-politic. This in a way connotes an egalitarian society where issues such as effective administration and governance, equity, fairness, justice, power, authority, civil order, political organization, policy implementation, the prudent management and conduct of public affairs, etc, have been adequately resolved. Otherwise, what results is a stateless society. In essence, the effective management of the affairs of the state rests on the shoulders of wise and able leadership. What this amounts to is that leadership is crucial to the sustainable existence of the society. Unfortunately, Africa in general and Nigeria in particular are trapped in the quagmire of inept, corrupt and directionless leadership. In fact, it would amount to an understatement to say that the lack of capable leadership is the most fundamental problem confronting new African states. It is in light of the foregoing that this paper assumes the task of making an "ontological clarification of accountable leadership." It intends to delineate the ontological foundation of leadership with a view to showing how leadership can be accountable to the society