COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP A phenomenal principle/idea in relations to Africa (Nigeria) We have always faced cases of poor leadership styles in this part of the world. We have also mistaken the identity of leadership to 'rulership'. Often times, we have rulers and not leaders. Our so called leaders (rulers) are not individuals who are compassionate about their call to leadership or course of position. They don't have a mind of the people they lead, they only have a mind of their own and by this, every of their policies are for self -"selfishness". They are not compassionate about the people, they make the people's vote not to count because of their lack of passion for the position. They seem to be full of themselves, thwy make policies and take decisions that does not translate to the well-being of the masses. As long as their needs and their family's are met, they are less concern about the rest. The place of compassion if taken out of leadership