Former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has issued a stark warning, asserting that Nigeria is ill-equipped to withstand the pressures of an executive presidential system, which he deems a perilous path for the nation’s future.
Speaking at the ongoing National Dialogue on the constitutional future of Nigeria, organized by the Patriots, Aregbesola stressed the urgent need for reform.
“Can Nigeria survive executive presidential representation? The answer is no,” Aragbesola vehemently said in disapproval of the presidential system.
He advocated for a shift towards a parliamentary system, citing concerns over the effectiveness of representation and governance.
Aregbesola, drawing from his extensive experience as a former Commissioner in Lagos State, an eight-year tenure as Governor of Osun State, and four years as a Minister under President Muhammadu Buhari, underscored the need for a system that prioritizes productive representation over mere residence.
“In seeking appropriate democratic representation let’s look at production as a basis of representation. We don’t have the best form of representation. People are engaged more in production. Productive acts and those engaged in production should be given opportunity to elect their best,” he urged.
