Has the 1999 Constitution been the cause of our national problems, rather than a path to progress?

From July 16–17, 2025, the National Summit on The Future of Nigeria’s Constitutional Democracy held at Transcorp Hilton and Nicon Luxury Hotels in Abuja. Led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, the summit brought together diverse Nigerian voices - elder statesmen, youth, civil society, diaspora, academia, religious leaders, market leaders, and more - to tackle this very question.

🎯 The consensus was clear: the 1999 Constitution, seen as a military imposition without the people's input, is responsible for many of Nigeria's systemic failures, including a weakened federal system, growing inequality, insecurity, and a decline in national pride.

🎯 The call to action? A new, inclusive, people-driven Constitution that reflects our aspirations for justice, equity, unity, accountability, and sustainable development.

🎊 Key resolutions aim to establish true federalism with greater autonomy for states and local government areas. The Summit pushed for significant reforms in the administration of justice, electoral processes, and national security. It also recommended the increased inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities in governance and decision making, establishment of state police, reduced cost of governance, reduced number of ministers and political appointees, and robust protection of citizens' rights.

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