President Bola Tinubu has assured that he will consider the request to convene a national constituent assembly tasked with drafting a new constitution once the country’s economy is stabilized. The request was made by a group of prominent individuals known as “The Patriots,” led by former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.
During a visit to the president in Abuja on Friday, August 9, Chief Anyaoku urged the President to send an executive bill to the National Assembly. The proposal included two key measures: the convening of a national constituent assembly with a mandate to draft a people’s democratic constitution, and the inclusion of directly elected representatives from each of the 36 states and the FCT.
Chief Anyaoku further suggested that the assembly should be supported by seven constitutional lawyers from the six geo-political zones and the FCT. The draft constitution would draw from past constitutions, including the 1960/63 constitutions and the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference, and would be put to a national referendum for approval.
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In response, President Tinubu acknowledged the importance of the request, saying, “I have listened to you carefully, and this is not a group that I can ignore. This is a group of patriots reflecting the heart and aspirations of society. I thank all of you for being here.” The President emphasized that his immediate focus is on strengthening the economy, but he promised to revisit the proposal for a new constitution once economic stability is achieved.
