Leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has thrown his weight behind calls for Nigeria’s return to a parliamentary system of government, insisting that the presidential system of government is too expensive and corrupt.
Adebanjo spoke in an interview with Arise Television.
“Those of us who’ve had experience with the parliamentary
system in this country see that it’s the only way out. The presidential system
is corrupt, especially in Nigeria; it makes the president a dictator.
“To question the supremacy of the president is only in
operation before the election; the moment he’s elected, he becomes a dictator
where no one can oppose him. His word is the law.
“Particularly in Nigeria, our constitution makes the
president the most powerful in the world. The system is too expensive and
corrupt. The earlier we revert, the better.
“Under the parliamentary system, the prime minister becomes
more responsible; he’s responsible to the parliament. By the name itself, the
prime minister falls among equals. If he misbehaves, the parliament will
question him because the ministers are elected members of their constituencies.
“The advantages of a parliamentary system are many. It is a
welcome development that should be implemented expeditiously, and the
constitution should be changed,” he said.
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