The Call for a People's Constitution: Matters Arising
Aug 14, 2024 ·
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The Patriot, a group of respected Nigerians including former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has issued a call for a new constitution—one that is genuinely representative of and...
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The Patriot, a group of respected Nigerians including former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has issued a call for a new constitution—one that is genuinely representative of and responsive to the needs and aspirations of the Nigerian people. This call was made during a scheduled visit to President Bola Tinubu.
Part of their demands include the establishment of a constituent assembly elected through a transparent and inclusive process, with at least three Representatives from each state.
This latest call for a new constitution marks yet another significant moment in the ongoing dialogue about Nigeria’s constitutional future.
For several years, stakeholders have rallied for a comprehensive overhaul of the constitution, with various suggestions put forth regarding how to achieve this.
The call by the Patriots, a respectable group ably led by Anyaoku, may appear as a boost to the push for constitutional reform, but how easily achievable is that. Coming at a time the constitution review is ongoing, will the call for a new constitution complement or complicate the current process.
What process will follow the constitution of the constituent assembly in the event the call gains traction? Will the assembly be representative enough to address the diverse concerns of the nation?
Here, we discuss the latest call for a people's constitution and examine its implications.
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Part of their demands include the establishment of a constituent assembly elected through a transparent and inclusive process, with at least three Representatives from each state.
This latest call for a new constitution marks yet another significant moment in the ongoing dialogue about Nigeria’s constitutional future.
For several years, stakeholders have rallied for a comprehensive overhaul of the constitution, with various suggestions put forth regarding how to achieve this.
The call by the Patriots, a respectable group ably led by Anyaoku, may appear as a boost to the push for constitutional reform, but how easily achievable is that. Coming at a time the constitution review is ongoing, will the call for a new constitution complement or complicate the current process.
What process will follow the constitution of the constituent assembly in the event the call gains traction? Will the assembly be representative enough to address the diverse concerns of the nation?
Here, we discuss the latest call for a people's constitution and examine its implications.
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