Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, rahas urged the Federal Government to initiate a process for creating a new Federal Constitution that truly represents the Nigerian people. Ndukuba warned that shying away from doing so now under President Bola Tinubu’s administration will amount to postponing the “doom’s day.
” The Primate, who advised on Thursday while addressing the 2024 Standing Committee Meeting at St. Andrew’s Basilica Anglican Church in Enugu, emphasised the need for a Constitution crafted by the people, rather than the current military-imposed document. “Nigeria needs a new Constitution made by its citizens, addressing the nation’s unique challenges and promoting unity, justice, and equality,” he stated.
“This new Constitution will take into consideration the concerns already expressed in the Sovereign National Conferences and the various calls for the restructuring of Nigeria. Shying away from doing this amounts to postponing the doom’s day,” he said. The Primate cited the recent #EndBadGovernance protests and ongoing national issues as evidence of the need for a people-driven Constitution.
While acknowledging the National Assembly’s efforts to amend the current document, he believes a comprehensive overhaul is necessary. “This was a clear indication that the people are tired of constant but failed promises by the government to stem the rising cost of living which has imposed severe hardship on mos.