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    Presidential system not good for Nigeria – Reps Minority Leader, Chinda

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    The Minority Leader of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has stated that the presidential system of government is no longer fit for the country.

    Chinda stressed the need for the present system to be re-jigged for a homegrown parliamentary system.

    Chinda made this statement on Channels Television’s Inside Sources with Laolu Akande.

    “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,” he said.

    The lawmaker urged those with the idea that Nigeria is descending into a one-party state to perish the thought.

    “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,” he said.

    According to him, the latitude given to public office holders is too much and should be curbed.

    He said, “In every system, every arm of government, you have these issues and that’s why we are agitating for a change because the discretion, the latitude that is given to public office holders is too much and so we must begin to curb it.

    “In the parliament, we have a committee that is like a disciplinary committee — the Ethics Committee of Parliament. Why did we set up that committee? It’s because we know that some people might misbehave. Right so, it’s not a perfect environment but then there are still people who are sincerely working in the interest of this country.

    “So, we shouldn’t just sweep everybody under the carpet. As Nigerians, are we doing what we ought to do? No, public office holders do not enjoy the confidence of the people but then it is not every public office holder too that is in that class.

    “What I’m saying is that yes while we criticise and hit hard, if we see commendation, we should also commend and encourage others. It should be the carrot and the stick approach.”

    Presidential system not good for Nigeria – Reps Minority Leader, Chinda

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