Agitation for parliamentary government misplaced priority – Shettima

• Shettima said the country does not need a change in system of government but good governance

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has faulted the agitations in some quarters to return the country to parliamentary system of government.

In February a bill seeking to ditch the current presidential system of government for the Westminster style parliamentary system was deliberated on at the House of Representatives.

Speaking on the move, Shettima said the country does not need a change in system of government but good governance that is rooted in respect for the rule of law, justice, equity and fairness.

The Vice President made his position on the matter known when he spoke at the 30th anniversary of Yusuf Ali & Co (Ghalib chambers) in Ilọrin, Kwara State capital, on Saturday.

According to him, “Democracy can only survive by adherence to rule of law and quality of governance, not by parliamentary system as being canvassed by some people.

“Many nations that collapsed did so because of lack of access to truth and justice; their access to justice was frustrated and denied.”

Shettima while speaking on the aftermath of the litigation that trailed the 2023 electoral process added that President Bola Tinubu did not interfere with the electoral process since he assumed office through the instrument of power.

He said “President Bola Tinubu never influenced the electoral process and we (presidency) never used instruments of office to hunt or hound perceived opponents standing trial”.