THURSDAY March 27, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng
A group of eminent Nigerians known as The Patriots, yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to convene a Constituent Assembly to deliberate on the existence and future of Nigeria.
Speaking at the 20th memorial anniversary session for late Chief F.R.A Williams in Lagos, the group insisted that the country’s core challenges stem from its flawed constitutional framework and that urgent reforms are needed to prevent further instability.
The General Secretary of the group, Olawaye Okuniyi, disclosed that during their recent meeting with the President, he (Tinubu) had agreed to their proposal to replace the 1999 Constitution.
According to Okuniyi, the President assured them that he would invite the group again for a formal presentation on the matter.
He emphasized that Nigeria’s survival depends on having a constitution that reflects the true will of its people.
Okuniyi said: “At a meeting on August 9, 2024, led by Emeka Anyaoku, President Tinubu agreed to our proposal to replace the 1999 Constitution.
“He assured us he would invite us again for a formal presentation. We are optimistic that he will address the constitutional foundation of the country.
“Without a legitimate constitution, life in Nigeria will remain brutish and uncertain. The current constitution is not truly ours, so we call on the Federal Government to convene a Constituent Assembly immediately to discuss Nigeria’s future.
“Many Nigerians no longer believe in the country as it is. We must act now to prevent further insecurity, corruption, and loss of lives in memory of our departed leaders— Rotimi Williams, Edwin Clark, Ayo Adebanjo, and other patriots.”
