Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization led by Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has demanded a new constitution.
The Independent reported that during a conversation, he talked about the organized labor movement's demand for a higher minimum wage, among other national issues. Chief Adebanjo provided guidance on how to advance the nation as President Bola Tinubu enters his second year in office.
He emphasized the necessity of amending the constitution, calling the existing one unfavorable to the underprivileged. He said that the current constitution causes an unjust allocation of resources, which is why he condemns it.
According to Adebanjo, the existing constitution prevents any advancement. Even if Tinubu gets elected to a second term, he cautioned him against counting on this current constitution to bring him success and advised him to act while his popularity is still strong.
Furthermore, he attacked the president's authority over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In his words, "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."