Dayo Awoniyi

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has underscored the necessity of Nigeria transitioning back to a parliamentary system of government. Speaking at a lecture at Harvard Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Obi argued that the current presidential system fails to hold leaders accountable, resulting in prolonged terms of ineffective governance.

Obi emphasized the drawbacks of the presidential system, noting that it allows for leaders to evade accountability and remain in power for extended periods without adequate oversight. He highlighted the inability of citizens to hold leaders accountable within the four-year presidential term, contrasting this with the potential for more immediate repercussions in a parliamentary system.

In advocating for a return to a parliamentary system, Obi proposed a framework where the president would also serve as a member of parliament, ensuring regular interactions with constituents. He emphasized the importance of direct engagement between elected leaders and the electorate, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and accountability in governance. Obi’s call for reform reflects growing concerns about the efficacy of Nigeria’s current political system and the desire for more responsive and accountable leadership.

Singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has advised his fans to open bank accounts for him to transfer money to them, as spraying money has now become a crime in the country.

In a viral video, he was seen pleading with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forgive him for spraying money on his fans on Tuesday, 16th April 2024.

This followed the six-month jail sentence handed to crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, for a Naira mutilation offence.

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Speaking in Yoruba during the live chat, Portable said: “I didn’t deface the Naira.

“I help a lot of people; after God, it’s the government. Please forgive me if you have videos of me spraying money. No more spraying of money.

“My fans, if I no longer spray money, after God, it’s the government. No more spraying of money.

”If it’s about money, open bank accounts, and let’s make transfers.”