Good Diagnosis, Wrong Remedy: Why Nigeria Needs a New Constitution

A recent statement by prominent Nigerians diagnosed institutional decay and insecurity but proposed reforms within the 1999 Constitution. While their critique is valid, it assumes our current charter is legitimate. The 1999 Constitution was imposed by military decree, never debated or ratified by Nigerians. This unresolved contradiction underpins recurring crises of power, identity, and representation. Institutional fixes alone cannot resolve a crisis rooted in constitutional illegitimacy. True reform requires a new, autochthonous constitution derived directly from the people through nationality referendums. Only a charter ratified by the citizens can provide a lasting foundation for genuine federalism, security, and democratic governance.

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