Peter Obi condemned Nigeria’s democratic system as transactional and lacking in genuine opposition. He believes the recent parliamentary vote revealed significant flaws in democracy, stressing the importance of functional opposition for accountability. Obi advocates for electoral reforms to enhance representation and integrity within Nigeria’s political system.

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticized Nigeria’s democratic system, labeling it as transactional and deficient in true opposition. His comments followed a parliamentary vote that he claims highlighted critical weaknesses within the nation’s democracy. Obi emphasized the necessity of a functional opposition for democracy to flourish, pointing out that without it, accountability diminishes and electoral outcomes become distorted.

Obi’s critique underscores the need for electoral reforms in Nigeria, advocating for a proportional representation system akin to those in South Africa and Indonesia. He argues that without such reforms, the integrity and effectiveness of Nigeria’s democracy are at risk. Maintaining party discipline and curbing defection are crucial for authentic democratic representation, according to Obi’s assessment.

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