It's January 2023, and leading presidential candidates are intensifying their campaigns to win the keys to Aso Rock. As their campaign trains traverse every nook and cranny of Nigeria, these candidates are cracking Nigerians up with their gaffes.

Gaffe is defined is an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator. It's a blunder.

In politics, a gaffe is considered a public statement blunder which a politician believes it's true. A gaffe could affect the acceptability of a politician.

Even if it's doubtful it couldn't the fortunes of politicians in Nigeria, shouldn't Nigerians be concerned about numerous gaffes made by leading presidential candidates?

They should because the consistency with which these politicians commit gaffes shows a lack of mindfulness.

Research reports claim that lack of focus, communication breakdowns strained relationships, mistakes, prejudice, lack of productivity and burnout are some negative consequences of mindlessness.

These negative consequences are serious and should have anyone who desires quality leadership at the national level in Nigeria worried. Or shouldn't they?