In a recent statement, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has called for a new constitution, as reported by INDEPENDENT.
In a recent interview, he addressed various national issues, including the organized labour demand for an improved minimum wage.
As President Bola Tinubu moves into his second year in office, Chief Adebanjo offered advice on how to move the country forward.
He underlined the importance of changing the constitution, describing the current one as bad for the poor.
He criticized the existing constitution, stating it leads to an unfair distribution of resources.
Adebanjo believes no progress can be made under the current constitution.
He warned Tinubu against hoping for success under it, even if he wins a second term and urged Tinubu to act while his popularity remains high.
Adebanjo also criticized the control the President has over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
"God has been fair enough to President Bola Tinubu. He must leave the stage when the ovation is loudest. He should change the constitution now and let the country remember him for good. This constitution is working awkwardly for the poor. The constitution that makes the south contribute money and has nothing to show for it. A constitution that allows awkward distribution of revenue."
"No progress can be made under this constitution and if President Tinubu thinks he can achieve anything with it even if he wins a second term, he is deceiving himself. Let him leave the stage as the ovation is loudest. Let him change the constitution to what our founding fathers gave us. He cannot do anything good under this constitution. This is a constitution that allows the President to control the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). I don’t believe in anything he is doing now until he changes the constitution," he said.