Why Nigeria Needs To Adopt Single Term For Political Leaders – Makinde

Why Nigeria Needs To Adopt Single Term For Political Leaders – Makinde

Engr. Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has advocated for a single term for political leaders in Nigeria, drawing inspiration from the single-term leadership model of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).

Governor Makinde expressed this viewpoint in response to Bishop Wale Oke, the National President of PFN, who asserted that there is no provision for a second term in the leadership of PFN.

Bishop Oke made this statement during his welcome address at the opening ceremony of the PFN’s National Executive Retreat held in Ibadan.

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Makinde highlighted that Nigeria should consider adopting the single-term structure, emphasizing his support for implementing a single term for political leaders in the country. He explained that while four years might not be sufficient to accomplish all goals, it could still leave a significant impact.

He stated, “The idea that there is no second term in PFN is new to me. Perhaps, we can learn something from this approach for our nation. I am an advocate of a single-term structure.

In fact, I initially did not desire a second term and I communicated to spiritual leaders that four years might not be enough to achieve everything, but it can be long enough to leave a lasting impact and then pave the way for new leadership.”

Makinde also touched on the subject of a Muslim president and vice president, which stirred controversy within the Christian community. He stressed the need for change and innovation, saying, “Continuing to repeat the same pattern every four years and expecting a different outcome is not viable.”

He recounted his conversation with spiritual leaders who expressed concerns about a Muslim-Muslim ticket. In response, Makinde raised the point that a structural alternative must be presented to him before he could consider their preference.

He also mentioned his party’s selection of a Muslim presidential candidate and a Christian vice-presidential candidate in the past, and how it differed from earlier selections.