Osuntokun: Peter Obi Can’t Be a Dictator, It’s the Constitution That Puts Power in One Office

A former adviser to President Obasanjo says Peter Obi would not turn Nigeria into a dictatorship if elected. He argues that any president must still work with the National Assembly and other democratic institutions. According to him, the real problem lies in the constitutional arrangement that grants excessive powers to the presidency. He insists that personalities matter less than the system itself. He calls for genuine decentralisation to prevent unhealthy power struggles and reduce tensions around elections. Without effective devolution, the presidency will continue to dominate Nigeria’s politics.

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