{"id":112274,"date":"2024-05-16T02:39:23","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T06:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africatodaynewsnewyork.com\/?p=112274"},"modified":"2024-05-16T02:39:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T06:39:23","slug":"western-democracy-model-not-working-for-nigeria-obasanjo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africatodaynewsnewyork.com\/2024\/05\/16\/western-democracy-model-not-working-for-nigeria-obasanjo\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Democracy Model Not Working For Nigeria – Obasanjo"},"content":{"rendered":"

A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo<\/a> has reiterated his support for the current movement advocating that Nigeria should do away with the presidential system of government because, according to him, it was not working.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But he also emphasized how critical it was to implement a system that successfully catered to Nigerians’ local requirements.<\/p>\n

While speaking at a meeting with a group of 60 members of the House of Representatives pushing for a return to the parliamentary system, in Abuja yesterday, Obasanjo expressed his belief that the adopted Western liberal democracy had failed to deliver, even to its originators. He urged the lawmakers to consider adopting an alternative \u2018Afro-democracy\u2019 as a potential solution.<\/p>\n

The former president also warned lawmakers against being overly optimistic about the swift fruition of their ongoing endeavours, cautioning that such expectations could lead to disappointment.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cOur journey began on an unstable foundation \u2013 Western liberal democracy. This system, inherited from our colonial past, has fuelled our problems. It\u2019s now our responsibility to chart our course. Western liberal democracy introduced the concept of opposition, equating it with enmity. Yet, there\u2019s nothing inherently African about this model. It\u2019s time to redefine our path.<\/em><\/p>\n

Read Also: <\/strong>\u2018I\u2019m Done With Party Politics,\u2019 Obasanjo Insists<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cFor too long, we\u2019ve neglected the importance of coming together and saying yes. Even those before us no longer find it beneficial. What defines Nigerians is our sense of community, where mutual relationships and consensus-driven decisions are central to our way of life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The former President emphasised that if Nigeria had strayed and acknowledged that adopting Western liberal democracy, which had not yielded the desired results, was a mistake; then there\u2019s no shame in returning to one\u2019s roots, akin to the prodigal son. Such a shift can and should be pursued, he added.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the leader advised the group to consider adopting a name that reflects African heritage, steering away from terms associated with Western parliamentary systems to avoid unnecessary opposition.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t anticipate results overnight,\u201d he advised, stressing the importance of patience to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n

Affirming his commitment, he said, \u201cI will stand by your side; we\u2019re navigating this journey together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking earlier, the leader of the group, and Minority Leader of the House, Kingsley Chinda, argued that the presidential system of government as being practiced in Nigeria today \u201cis so burdensome.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is so difficult for us, as a nation, to make that move that we require with this heavy load on our shoulders, and so we are thinking about how to contribute our quota to this nation.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve heeded the wisdom of leaders who serve as true role models. We advocate for a domestically tailored system of governance that prioritises accountability and responsiveness to the people. After a thorough examination, we propose a parliamentary-like framework, uniquely crafted to our context, aimed at streamlining governance, fostering responsibility, and enhancing accountability.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Also speaking, spokesperson of the 60 pro-parliamentary lawmakers, Abdussamad Dasuki expressed gratitude to the former president for accepting their invitation.<\/p>\n

Africa Today News, New York<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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