Aregbesola Advocates for Parliamentary System in Nigeria, Cautions Against Presidential System

Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has recently called for the adoption of the parliamentary system of government in Nigeria.

During the National Constitutional Dialogue organized in honor of the late renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof Ben Nwabueze, on March 18, 2024, Aregbesola cautioned that Nigeria cannot survive the current executive presidential system.

Aregbesola emphasized the importance of production as a unifying factor for Nigerians, stating that democratic representation should be based on production.

He further argued that the parliamentary system would be a more suitable option for Nigeria, as the current presidential system is unsustainable.

The former Osun State governor has been vocal about his concerns regarding the effectiveness of the presidential system in Nigeria.

He believes that the parliamentary system would better represent the diverse interests of the Nigerian population and promote unity through production.

The National Constitutional Dialogue provided a platform for Aregbesola and other prominent figures to discuss potential changes to the Nigerian political system.

As the country continues to grapple with various political and economic challenges, discussions like these are crucial in exploring alternative governance models that could better serve the Nigerian people.

The adoption of a parliamentary system in Nigeria would be a significant shift from the current presidential system, which has been in place since the country’s independence.

Aregbesola’s advocacy for this change reflects a growing sentiment among some Nigerian politicians and citizens that a new approach is needed to address the country’s challenges and promote unity through production.