Delegates at the Patriots’ constitutional summit in Abuja have proposed the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution for Nigeria.
The summit, organized by The Patriots in collaboration with the Nigerian Political Summit Group (NPSG), aimed to address the country’s constitutional needs and aspirations.
The delegates agreed on the need for a Constituent Assembly, comprising members elected on a non-partisan basis, to debate and draft a new constitution.
The summit resolved that independent candidacy should be allowed for candidates who do not want to run on a party basis.
The delegates agreed that politicians who defect from their parties should lose their seats.
The summit proposed the creation of state police to tackle internal security.
The delegates called for sweeping electoral reforms to engender free, fair, and credible elections in the country.
The summit proposed a reduction in the number of ministers and political appointees to cut the cost of governance.
The delegates proposed a framework to enable Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in elections.
The summit suggested a constitutional provision that makes it mandatory for all electoral matters to be concluded before swearing into office.
The delegates proposed a restructuring of the nation’s security architecture to improve effectiveness.
The summit provided a platform for leaders and delegates to discuss and propose reforms to Nigeria’s constitution, with the aim of creating a more inclusive and effective governance system.
