Advocacy for Change: Urgent Reforms Needed in Nigeria's Electoral and Judicial Systems
The news highlights the urgent call for essential reforms in Nigeria's electoral and judicial systems. Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), Executive Director of CISLAC, emphasized the critical need for change to alleviate Nigerian citizens' suffering. Addressing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Musa urged immediate action, pointing out issues like rising living costs and the impact of existing policies. He emphasized respecting the Supreme Court's verdict on the 2023 election while stressing the necessity for comprehensive reforms to regulate political behavior and restore public trust. The statement also underlined the importance of citizen oversight in political party processes, advised against inflammatory remarks between parties, and called for a united approach for the betterment of Nigeria.
Call for Immediate Electoral and Judicial Reforms in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Analysis.
The call for immediate action to implement crucial reforms in both electoral and judicial systems was made by Mr. Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). Addressing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Musa stressed the urgency of these reforms to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.
In a statement provided to the Saturday Tribune, Mr. Musa, who also heads the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), highlighted the pressing need to tackle the rising cost of living in Nigeria. He attributed this issue to policies implemented since the start of the current administration.
Reflecting on the conclusion of the 2023 general election cycle, Mr. Musa emphasized the importance of respecting the Supreme Court's verdict, despite potential reservations among some Nigerians regarding the appeals of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. He urged all citizens, irrespective of their backgrounds, to accept the verdict as the conclusive outcome of the election.
Musa called upon Nigerians to take up the responsibility of holding the administration accountable by advocating for transparency at all levels. He underscored the necessity of demanding comprehensive reforms in the electoral and judicial systems to regulate political actions and curb manipulation by the political class.
Furthermore, he emphasized the need for citizen oversight in advocating for internal democracy within political parties to ensure they meet public expectations. Musa urged President Tinubu to prioritize genuine electoral and judicial reforms, emphasizing the significance of gaining citizen support through endorsing these reforms.
Additionally, he cautioned against inflammatory remarks from ruling party members against opposition parties and their candidates, urging for a move towards unity and healing. He called upon opposition parties to recognize the role of a vibrant opposition in ensuring good governance, positioning themselves to serve the citizens effectively in the future.
Musa’s comprehensive plea highlighted the necessity of immediate action for genuine reforms to restore confidence in the electoral and judicial systems, foster unity among political parties, and ultimately work for the betterment of Nigerian citizens.
