The Vice President spoke on Saturday at the 30th anniversary of Yusuf Ali & Co (Ghalib Chambers) in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. He emphasized that “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.”
Discussing the aftermath of the litigation following the 2023 electoral process, Shettima asserted that President Bola Tinubu never influenced the electoral process since assuming office. He stated, “President Bola Tinubu never influenced the electoral process and we (presidency) never used instruments of office to hunt or hound perceived opponents standing trial.”
Former Minister of Works, Raji Fashola (SAN), also spoke at the event, reflecting on Nigeria’s past experience with a parliamentary system, which he said led to disaster. “Let’s think deeply about why the parliamentary system failed us and have we overcome those reasons?” he remarked.
Discussing the aftermath of the litigation following the 2023 electoral process, Shettima reiterated that President Bola Tinubu never influenced the electoral process since assuming office. He stated, “President Bola Tinubu never influenced the electoral process and we (presidency) never used instruments of office to hunt or hound perceived opponents standing trial.”
Fashola echoed his earlier sentiments, highlighting the failures of Nigeria’s previous parliamentary system and urging a reflection on the reasons for its collapse. “Let’s think deeply about why the parliamentary system failed us and have we overcome those reasons?” he reiterated.