Sophia Michaels
Ned Nwoko has thrown his weight behind Nigeria adopting a parliamentary system of government.
The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District said a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria will promote participatory democracy.
Nwoko, who stated this on Monday, said it would in turn foster greater accountability and responsiveness in governance, adding that it would help overhaul the existing Presidential model.
According to him, with a parliamentary system of government, the national government would be spearheaded by a Prime Minister, elected from the majority party within parliament, for a designated term.
He said the parliament would consist of two chambers which would include an upper chamber comprising 37 elected traditional rulers, representing each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, and a lower chamber composed of 109 elected politicians.
He noted that both chambers would be tasked with legislative duties and engaging in regular question and answer sessions with the Prime Minister.
The lawmaker further explained that the regional level would see the emergence of six elected Deputy Prime Ministers, each representing one of Nigeria’s geopolitical regions.
“This tier of governance will be further fortified by the establishment of Regional Traditional Rulers Councils, consisting of nominated traditional rulers from each senatorial district within the region.
“Additionally, each region would boast of its own parliament, which will be composed of elected representatives tasked with crafting regional legislation and electing a deputy prime minister from among their ranks.
“Furthermore, the rotational allocation of the prime minister position among the six geopolitical zones, will mitigate regional disparities and foster a sense of inclusivity and equitable representation at the national level,” Nwoko said.
