Presidential System Breeds Corruption, Time To Return To Parliamentary System — Gani Adams

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba, Gani Adams, yesterday, joined those calling for the country to return to a parliamentary system of government.

Adams insisted that the presidential system is too expensive and that it breeds corruption across all sectors of government.

Osun Defender reports that a former two-term governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Monday also advocated for a parliamentary system where productive representation should take the place of residence.

Adams lamented the country’s security challenges, saying bandits and kidnappers are on the prowl daily.

Represented by Asoju Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Yinka Oguntimehin, Adams, while addressing newsmen at the 12th edition of the Eledumare Festival in Lagos, said the country’s present structure cannot take it anywhere.

His words: “As we celebrate the Eledumare festival, I also make a case for a complete overhaul of the structure of this country. I make a case for a parliamentary system of government, where the region will be allowed to function and prosper accordingly. Today, in Nigeria, the country is faced with various challenges, including economic, political, and structural. The security challenges are also very alarming. Just last week, about 16 soldiers of the Nigerian Army were murdered in Delta State. Bandits and kidnappers are daily on the prowl. The situation is becoming very unbearable.

“As far as I am concerned, I know for a fact that the present structure cannot help us in fulfilling the dreams of the country. The current system is very expensive, and it breeds corruption across all sectors of the government. So, I hope that if Nigeria is restructured along regional lines, we will be able to secure the future of our country and set a new path for a prosperous nation.

“Going forward, I hope that in the coming years, the Eledumare festival and all other festivals we celebrate annually will continue to attract more prospects in the future. Apart from the spiritual blessing expected by celebrating the Eledumare festival, I also believe that this festival will provide special grace, rewards, and better opportunities for all our members to seek the face of the highest God.”