Kingsley Chinda, the Minority Leader of the Nigerian House of Representatives, has claimed that the presidential style of governance is no longer appropriate for the country.
Chinda emphasized the importance of reforming the current system in order to establish a homegrown parliamentary system.
Chinda made the statement on Channels Television’s Inside Sources with Laolu Akande.
He said:
“I will clearly say that the system of government that we operate, the presidential system of government is not good enough for us.
“The time has come for us to rejig that system of government and come up with a homegrown system that will serve our country better and then will place us where we hope to be.”
The member of parliament asked individuals who believe Nigeria is falling into a one-party state to abandon the concept.
Chinda said:
“To those who think that we are going into a one-party state, I would say that is a dream and not just a dream but it will end up a nightmare.
“I don’t think a one-party state will work. Even where you push yourselves into a one-party state, there will be an implosion within that party because you cannot kill the opposition no matter how hard you try, the voice of the opposition is there to balance the system and also provide checks.
“And then for any sincere public office holder, you should also encourage opposition because it will help you to sit up and deliver on the oath of your office. When you have people that are talking and criticizing what you’re doing, you are likely to perform better.”
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