The nationwide chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, has opposed calls to revert Nigeria to a parliamentary system of presidency, stressing that the shift wouldn’t tackle the nation’s present challenges.
Showing on Channels TV’s Politics In the present day, Gabam argued that the basis of Nigeria’s points lies in widespread corruption, not the presidential system borrowed from the USA.
He mentioned the presidential system might be efficient if adjusted to higher match Nigeria’s distinctive context and challenges.
Gabam attributed the system’s ineffectiveness to pervasive corruption and a scarcity of presidency accountability, questioning why the presidential system succeeds within the U.S. however struggles in Nigeria.
“The presidential system works in America regardless of its personal challenges with corruption, as a result of they’ve controls in place. If we discover it costly right here, why not introduce mechanisms to stop officers from looting public funds unchecked?” he remarked.
He expressed doubt within the capacity of the judiciary and Nationwide Meeting to provoke these changes, pointing to compromises inside these establishments.
“The Nationwide Meeting ought to carry out oversight features, however they’re typically compromised by their relationship with the manager. How can they drive change after they permit these points to persist?” he questioned.
When requested about doable options, Gabam advocated for an intensive reorientation of crucial sectors, emphasizing the political recruitment course of.
He highlighted the significance of partaking younger voters, who represent 70% of the citizens, to elect educated leaders able to upholding the structure and Senate guidelines.
“We are able to’t preserve electing half-baked candidates and anticipate significant change,” he pressured.
Gabam additionally known as for the empowerment of companies just like the Civil Protection, Federal Street Security Fee, and Nigerian Customs Service to strengthen nationwide safety.
He dismissed the feasibility of a proposed state police system, citing funding challenges.
