Kalu: Constitution Review Must Serve Nigerians, Not Political Interests

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, has emphasized the need for the constitution review process to be guided by national interest, rather than individual or party interests.

He said that every article, clause, and decision made during the review process should be evaluated based on what is best for Nigeria and its over 200 million citizens.

Kalu made the submission while delivering his address at the Joint Retreat of the Senate and House Committees on the Review of the Constitution in Lagos.

The Deputy Speaker stressed that the constitution review should not also be driven by regional agenda but a collective desire to evolve a document that will positively impact the lives of Nigerians.

He urged the lawmakers to prioritize the nation’s interests above any other consideration to ensure that the review process delivers a constitution that truly reflects the hopes and aspirations of the Nigerian people.

Kalu said that the collective aspiration of Nigerians is for the parliament to deliver a people-oriented constitution that will guarantee justice, equity, and progress and generally impact the people.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji